Focused on education instead of punishment, the inspectors place either “oops” tags on bins that contain improper materials ...

Only about five to six percent of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is recycled, per a new report from Greenpeace. Massimo Borchi / Atlantide Phototravel via Getty Images Most plastic used by ...

Since the city changed from dual stream recycling to single stream, recycling may be easier for the consumer, but is more difficult for the facilities sorting the materials. Using blue plastic bags ...

What goes in your Modesto blue recycling bin? The city of Modesto provides residents with three bins: green, black and blue. The green bin is used for organic material, and the black bin is meant for ...

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department is no longer accepting single-use plastic bags in blue recycling bins, even bundled, to address issues caused by processing them. The ...

Every now and then I find myself playing the "Recycle, Compost or Landfill?" game when deciding what to do with my trash. Metal lids, sure. They go in the blue bin. But what about bottle caps, ...

You stopped at a coffee shop, got a cup of Joe to go, then went home and grabbed a yogurt out of the fridge. Now you’re done, and the question is this: Do the empty containers go into the trash bin or ...

There will be minor changes to what can go in your blue and black bins as of January 1, 2026. A full list of items that can be recycled is available on the Circular Materials website. The City will ...

Plastic storage bins don't enjoy much fanfare, but it's hard to imagine modern home life without them. It wasn't too long ago ...