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Under the new plan, residents would be able to put out seasonal yard waste for curbside collection and larger households could request three carts instead of two.

The bill aims to streamline recycling bin labels developed by Recycle Across America in an effort to mitigate contamination.

Tupperware donated 43,000 reusable drinking items to support Clean the World Foundation’s mission.

Dunkin’ is on track to eliminate plastic straws, stirrers and polystyrene foam cups across its operations, and England just announced bans to eliminate certain single-use plastics by the end of the year.

The facility will receive pre-treated residual, non-recyclable and non-hazardous waste otherwise destined for landfill to produce electricity and heat.

The acquisition opens a new market in Pinellas County, Fla., and helps Orion create a contiguous service corridor in a large metro area.

Residents voiced concerns over potential noise, odors and even rats coming from the facility.

A study from The New School in New York City found that 79 percent of waste incinerators are in lower income communities.

Due to the safety and economic problems posed by disposable propane tanks, some organizations are pushing alternatives to disposable cylinders.