Is it safe to throw batteries in the trash? Learn how to recycle batteries responsibly to protect your home and the environment.

Can your old electronics go in the trash? The Free Press consulted an electronics recycling specialist to get some answers.

When it comes to decluttering or disposing of household items, it can be tempting to toss everything straight into the trash. However, certain items pose serious environmental and safety risks if not ...

Many of us don’t give too much thought to what we put in the trash. Sure, we know we need to sort the recyclable items separately, but aside from that, we often lump everything else together and don’t ...

DERWOOD, Md. — In honor of America Recycles Day, Montgomery County officials are raising awareness about a growing environmental and safety hazard: the improper disposal of batteries. On Friday at the ...

Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle ...

Millions of Americans dutifully fill their recycling bins each week, motivated by the knowledge that they're doing something good for the environment. But the sad fact is that much of what is tossed ...

The City of Tulsa is asking people to not throw away electronics with self-contained batteries in their trash or recycling bin because it is dangerous. The City said a cell phone that was thrown in ...

Household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and ...