Two men are facing charges after an investigation into chemical explosions and fires at a waste management facility in ...

Toxic chemicals are prevalent in many headphones and consumer electronics, posing risks to both users and the environment. Common toxic substances include: Lead: Often found in solder and circuit ...

A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

Two men face charges after a chemical explosion at Gilton’s Modesto facility injured one worker; illegal hazardous waste ...

The collection events provide residents with a safe way to dispose of items that cannot go in regular curbside trash, ...

Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used around the world to increase crop yields, conserve soil moisture, and suppress weeds. However, once these films are discarded, they can persist in the ...

Two men are facing charges after an investigation into chemical explosions and fires at a waste management facility in ...

Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

In a process that takes just seconds, James Tour ’s group at Rice University can transform discarded glass and coal waste to ...

Free year‑round hazardous waste disposal is now available for Manitowoc County residents through a new Brown County ...

New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.

Advocates in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom are pushing lawmakers to ban landfill leachate from entering Lake Memphremagog because they fear PFAS contamination ...