Dumpster Day provides free disposal Saturday in San Jose
A free large-item disposal event will take place on Sept. 14 in South San Jose for residents to dispose of large items.
Queen of trash' among 11 on trial in Sweden's largest environmental crime case
A major trial unfolds in Sweden over the country's largest environmental crime, involving a recycling firm accused of extensive illegal waste dumping.
This Japanese Bin Automatically Shutters Unpleasant Smells
The ZitA Square trash can incorporates Japanese attention to thoughtful waste disposal with high-tech features like odor mitigation and a traditional design inspired by 'shikkui' plaster walls.
Lawsuit Aims To Stop The EPA From Allowing Farmers To Keep Using Toxic Poop Water To Grow Your Food
Legal action aims to end sewage sludge use on US cropland due to health hazards.
PEER intends to sue EPA for allowing harmful chemicals on crops.
200 bags of medical waste and coffee cups recovered from Lewisham riverbank
Around 200 bags filled with soiled medical supplies and coffee cups were cleared from a riverbank in Lewisham.
The spillage has contaminated the soil of the river bank, and there is a possibility that it has also contaminated the water.
Major waste and recycling centre moves to online booking system
Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre in Upminster now requires pre-booking for waste disposal slots.
The move is aimed at allowing easier access for people to dispose of DIY waste and preventing misuse of the facility.
Uncontrolled chemical reactions fuel crises at L.A. County's two largest landfills
Two landfills in Los Angeles County are experiencing unusual reactions, raising concerns about waste disposal and pollution control.
Residents living near the landfills fear potential problems and are calling for more serious action from government officials and landfill operators.