Recycling our materials saves resources, diverts tons of material from our landfills and helps create healthier communities and a cleaner planet. In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are some simple ...

We’re all familiar with the idea of composting kitchen scraps, but is paper compostable? The amount of paper waste produced ...

You dutifully toss your soda cans and last week’s newspaper in the bin and wheel it out to the curb every other week. But are you recycling right? Seattle has some of the highest recycling rates in ...

Placing as much as possible in our recycling bins is great for so many reasons: it helps the planet, helps keep our home tidy, makes us feel positive as we're contributing to a greener future, and the ...

The holiday season brings celebrations, decorations and time with loved ones -– but also significant increase in waste. Lee County Solid Waste has some simple tips to help residents reduce their ...

Though Christmas is behind us, you may still have some post-holiday cleanup to take care of. Everyone knows how to do dishes, break down boxes and sweep up. One thing that can cause some seasonal ...

The day after Christmas is usually the busiest day of the year for recycling facilities, as people rush to get rid of trash ...