Montgomery County Environmental Services offers reminders of how to reduce holiday waste and recycle right during the busiest time of year.

Tis the season of gift giving and home deliveries, and that frequently means lots of household waste, especially Styrofoam and plastic packaging ...

Lake Zurich’s drop-off recycling site for polystyrene blocks, commonly referred to by the trademarked name Styrofoam, will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, to accommodate large amounts of ...

Firefighters sometimes use a special type of foam to put out fires caused by flammable liquids, like gases or solvents. But ...

During the holiday season, once the wrapping paper comes off and decorations come down, it's important to know which items go in which trash bins.

You may be surprised to find out what you can, and can't recycle when it comes to holiday wrapping paper, gift bags and cards ...

Holiday meals can also generate a lot of waste, from packaging to disposable dishes to leftover food. Ortega encourages ...

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s data shows that only about 5% of waste produced in Utah was recycled or composted in 2023 -- a number they say is “way lower than it should be.” ...

For residents with a green waste bin, real Christmas trees can be recycled on any collection day in January. Just place any tree up to 5ft tall next to your bin. For trees over 5ft, simply lop the top ...

Milk cartons may lose the recycling symbol in California, potentially making the material unusable in the state.

Incorrect recycling: Placing non-recyclable items in recycling bins can lead to fines. These fines can vary depending on the local council but typically range from £60 to £200. Ensure you're only ...

The holidays are by far the busiest time of year for the Loveland Recycling Center, with hundreds of cars coming through each ...