A $9 million investment in new trash cans for every household in Pittsburgh could curb litter and improve garbage collection, Public Works Director Chris Hornstein told City Council members Tuesday.

Good morning and happy Tuesday. Soak up the sunshine while you can — clouds are rolling in around lunchtime, and gusty winds will make the 56-degree high feel even cooler. Layers are your friend today ...

As the city of San Diego began delivering new gray trash bins to homes with city-provided trash and recycling service and removing the old black bins, the process hit some snags, leading some La Jolla ...

The beloved “trash panda,” also known as the raccoon (Procyon lotor), can survive in just about any type of environment. These intelligent little creatures have an iconic appearance with dexterous ...

Many trash cans have a plastic trash can liner inside that prevents the contents from leaking into the bottom of the can. Even with trash bags, liquids still seep out and solidify on the bottom of the ...

A ruling on dog-waste-disposal etiquette. Horst writes: My wife and I walk our dogs twice a day, and as good citizens, we make use of poop bags. On trash days, I throw the bags into a neighbor’s ...

An irritated bear took its frustration out on a bear-proof trash can outside a home in Valdez, Alaska, by bashing the container and appearing to give it CPR, footage shows. Justin Prax captured this ...