As well as running the risk of being fined, disposing of batteries incorrectly can lead to fires and environmental pollution. Here's how to prevent it.

Environment minister Mary Creagh has given a major update on Simpler Recycling plans which councils are supposed to have in place by the start of next month ...

Government speaks out amid fears many councils will fail to get the plans in place by the deadline ...

BBC Local radio, TV and online are to come together today (Wednesday 25th February) to focus on stories around waste collection issues across the country – with BBC Local Radio chatting to social ...

Mid Suffolk and Babergh councils will also be providing new bins from 1 June. The councils will provide a weekly food waste ...

More than a quarter of English councils will miss an official deadline to introduce weekly food waste collections to all ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The city of Lexington’s waste collection will not operate on Monday, Feb. 16 due to it being Presidents Day. The Haley Pike Waste Management Facility, Lexington Recycle Center ...

Couple Friendly is a recently released Telugu romantic drama that has quickly become a major talking point among audiences. Starring Santhosh Shoban and Manasa Varanasi in the lead roles, the film ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Presidents Day, a federal holiday annually observed on the third Monday of February, falls on Feb. 16 this year. Like other federal holidays, some services, such as mail and ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Local government offices and the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The closure includes the Civic Center and ...

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK) — A warm afternoon is ahead with highs in the upper 70s along our coastline and low 80s for our inland communities. Expect plenty of sunshine throughout the day today with ...

How much has it cost Powys County Council to inform residents that there are changes being made to when their recycling and rubbish will be collected, a senior councillor has asked. From next month ...