The Wisconsin DNR has tips to help families save money and reduce waste. Some holiday items can be hazardous for trash workers if not properly disposed of. Tips to reduce food waste can save you money ...

Containers with the recycling triangle on them need to be as clean as using a spatula in a peanut butter container. You don’t need to wash them to the standard of ...

Household waste increases 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years — according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Dan Hoornweg, an energy engineering professor at Ontario Tech University, said ...

Plastic bottles, food scraps and cardboard boxes don’t just disappear once tossed in the garbage. They might be out of sight, but they’re not out of mind. Instead, they wind up in landfills or foul ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – As the winter holidays begin, Rumpke is reminding residents to be mindful of their waste. According to Rumpke, the average household’s waste increases by as much as 25 percent ...

Monroe County's "Dirty Dozen" are 12 non-recyclable items. DES team discusses recycling efforts. The 2025 "Dirty Dozen" refers to 12 items that can't be recycled curbside in Monroe County. Despite ...

The holiday season brings celebrations, decorations and time with loved ones -– but also significant increase in waste. Lee County Solid Waste has some simple tips to help residents reduce their ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X If reducing food waste and recycling the right way are among your New Year’s resolutions, the ...