Boston plans expansion of composting and recycling programs

Boston's looking to cut down on waste by expanding composting and recycling programs, with the goal of cutting trash by 90% by 2050 — even as other cities and towns chuck their increasingly costly recycling…

Price increase among proposed changes for Tacoma recycling

Much of what we recycle here in the US is processed across the Pacific in China. But China has changed the rules about what it will accept, and that's making recycling a lot more expensive.

Aspen to continue existing recycle center funding for one year

Aspen City Council agreed to continue funding operations at an in-town recycling drop-off center for at least one more year on Monday night, picking up a tab north of $250,000 previously paid for by Pitkin…

Gustine City seeks recycling compliance

Large generators required to recycle organic waste

Less Trash, More Recycling in Alabama

Alabama's Department of Environmental Management isn't mucking around when it comes to recycling.

Yankton Bans Plastic Bags From The Recycle Bin

Plastic bags and wrappings are no longer acceptable on Yankton recycling routes or at the transfer station. Recently, the City of Yankton was told by its recycling contractor that plastic bags will no longer be…

City of Miami Beach Wants To Spend $100,000 on 'Instagrammable' Recycling Can

The artsy new waste receptacle is intended to make recycling "fun and cool."

Recycling Tips: How To Avoid Throwing The Wrong Stuff In Your Bin

Here are 5 things to know if you want to recycle better.

Trash piles, county's recycling pressures grow after West Lafayette drop-off center closes

Trash piles build up as recycling once destined for West Lafayette center finds its way to Tippecanoe County’s remote drop-off sites

Clamshell packaging curbside recycling ends in Anchorage

The plastic containers commonly used to package fruits and leafy greens can no longer be recycled in Anchorage

Recycling center back in operation after fire

Recycling services are back for residents of Memphis and other nearby cities, nearly a week after a fire at the recycling facility put services on hold.

Philadelphia cancels recycling rewards program

Market changes have prompted Philadelphia to cancel its Philacycle community engagement and recycling rewards program that began in 2017through a partnership with Recyclebank.

Columbia County recycling bottoms out

According to the monthly recycling revenue report, Columbia County sold 43 tons of metal, 144.55 tons of mixed paper and 237.87 tons of cardboard for a total of $426.22 in May.

Recycling plant fire halts services for some residents

The fire happened last Friday. Officials say a pile of cardboard that ignited is to blame.

Pittsburgh city to host recycling workshops for residents, businesses

The city will host four recycling and waste reduction workshops for residents and business owners beginning on Wednesday.

Omaha recycling on hold Monday and Tuesday

Frustrations continue to mount as Omaha continues to play catch-up on waste collection. Recycling pickup will be delayed a few more days as the result of severe storms this past week.

City says if households recycled correctly recycling cost would decrease

More and more cities across America are suspending their recycling programs.