Residential

The city plans on spending $1 million to improve its recycling program.

Residents have voiced concerns about large trash pileups since the program launched in June.

While residents can no longer recycle glass curbside, they do have the option to recycle their glass at local drop-off sites.

Stevens notes that although she appreciates the EPA’s efforts to promote recycling, the federal government must do more to help local and state governments.

The industry is using renewable raw materials and card component materials to reduce consumption of natural resources during the production process.

Amid protests, city officials have promised not to proceed with WTE project development plans without approval from residents.

A recycling plant in Valenzuela City is being blamed for the overpowering smells of melted plastic and respiratory illnesses within the city.

Colleges and universities in the U.S. can create a significant amount of waste, so many are implementing new measures to reduce waste.

Twenty to 25 percent of the recyclables picked up in dozens of Chicago suburbs are not recyclable and causing a contamination problem.

After 52 years of operations and three extensions, the landfill has officially closed for trash delivery.