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fromBoston.com
1 hour ago

Republic Services strike disrupts trash pickup for hundreds of thousands in Boston area

"If your rubbish is piling up on the Fourth of July, remember who's responsible for it: the white-collar criminals who run Republic Services."
Boston
fromMedium
1 week ago

Another stupid side project-whatbin.fyi

Using AI can turn stupid ideas into practical solutions, like a simple app to manage bin collection schedules, demonstrating the value of creativity.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

24 Wild And Disturbing Secrets About The Food Industry, Straight From Employees

"Worst thing I participated in as kitchen staff in a rather top-flight restaurant was on a slow summer Sunday afternoon. The boss sent us down to the walk-in meat coolers to spray paint the rusted walls. We were instructed to not remove the contents of the cooler first; rather, just shift the meat from one side of the cooler to the other - the coat of silver spray paint will come off during cooking." - u/Zealousideal_Lie_383.
Food & drink
#sustainability
NYC food
fromHomes and Gardens
2 months ago

Living in NYC? Here's what you need to know about the new mandatory composting regulations

NYC mandates composting for residents starting April 2025 to promote sustainability and waste reduction.
Graphic design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Earth Centric Design Lab / Takeshi Hosaka Architects

The Earth Centric Design Lab prioritizes Earth-centered design by minimizing waste and reusing materials.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC sets compost collection record as new mandate goes into effect, report says

NYC food
fromHomes and Gardens
2 months ago

Living in NYC? Here's what you need to know about the new mandatory composting regulations

NYC mandates composting for residents starting April 2025 to promote sustainability and waste reduction.
Graphic design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Earth Centric Design Lab / Takeshi Hosaka Architects

The Earth Centric Design Lab prioritizes Earth-centered design by minimizing waste and reusing materials.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC sets compost collection record as new mandate goes into effect, report says

fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. residents to see a 24% hike in trash fees

The rate increase highlights a significant decision by the San Francisco board to raise trash collection rates by 24%. This increase will affect residents over the next three years.
San Francisco
#fly-tipping
#recycling
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Last-minute talks underway to avert strikes at bin company which serves 135,000

We have made clear in talks with the company that our members oppose the sale of this state asset as a move which will cost customers, workers and the environment.
Europe news
#environmental-crime
London startup
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Sweden's 'Queen of Trash' risks prison in toxic waste crime trial

Sweden's largest environmental crime trial culminated in charges against five individuals, including the 'Queen of Trash', for illegal toxic waste dumping.
London startup
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Sweden's 'Queen of Trash' risks prison in toxic waste crime trial

Sweden's largest environmental crime trial culminated in charges against five individuals, including the 'Queen of Trash', for illegal toxic waste dumping.
#environmental-impact
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
London politics

Revealed: Lowest number of litter blackspots in five years - but some areas remain stubbornly dirty, new survey finds

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
London politics

Revealed: Lowest number of litter blackspots in five years - but some areas remain stubbornly dirty, new survey finds

fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Why You Should Never Put Bacon Grease In Your Compost Pile - Tasting Table

Because animal fats break down way more slowly than plant matter, they can create airless pockets in your compost pile, leading to a slimy, putrid-smelling mess and stalling decomposition.
Everyday cooking
#birmingham
#stock-performance
#new-york-city
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

The Big Lift: City Starts Containerized Collection with Mechanical Trucks Uptown - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

West Harlem hits 100% trash containerization as New York ramps up battle against rats | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

City backs off on composting fines after widespread anger from building owners

New York City relaxes fines for composting violations after public backlash and confusion.
Only large buildings will face fines, with a grace period and warnings issued prior to penalties.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

City Councilmember Hanif blasts mayor for 'undercutting' composting law

New York City's mandatory composting law is in effect, but fines for violators are temporarily deferred, sparking controversy among lawmakers.
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

The Big Lift: City Starts Containerized Collection with Mechanical Trucks Uptown - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

West Harlem hits 100% trash containerization as New York ramps up battle against rats | amNewYork

fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

People shocked by what forest which Avatar was based on looks like now

Due to an influx of human visitors, the cave is filled with huge piles of litter, including plastic bottles and wrappers.
Film
#environmental-policy
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Why the Canada-U.S. trade war could spark an 'immediate crisis' in Ontario's landfills | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Why the Canada-U.S. trade war could spark an 'immediate crisis' in Ontario's landfills | CBC News

#home-improvement
#rodent-control
#public-services
#public-safety
California
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Colorado's landfills generate as much pollution as driving 1 million cars for a year

Food waste in landfills generates significant methane emissions, prompting new Colorado regulations to mitigate its environmental impact.
Growth hacking
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

A wake-up call for real cloud ROI

Many enterprises are experiencing inflated cloud costs that deviate from initial promises of savings and efficiency.
A strategic, planned approach is essential to prevent waste and ensure cloud investment delivers value.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Defense Department employees received an email asking for ideas on how to 'root out waste'

The Defense Department's request for efficiency ideas signals a shift from a previous weekly reporting exercise.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Alameda County DA dismisses case against Radius Recycling in massive 2023 fire

On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Jones Dickson said the decision had little to do with the judge's recusal order, but rather the office's ability to prove the case at trial.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Unthinkable loss': Mechanic dies in SF workplace accident

"Brother Romero was more than a skilled tradesman, he was a dependable coworker, a dedicated union brother, and a vital part of our Local 350 family."
Portland food
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Waste collection is green work': how a pro-poor partnership created jobs and cleaned a city

Waste pickers in Pune have transitioned from being marginalized individuals to respected community educators through a pro-poor private public partnership model.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Zero Waste Advisory Commission discusses rate changes and projects - Austin Monitor

As we've been previously forecasting for Fiscal Year 26...that would be the year that ratepayers...would start to see the impact of the construction of the Northeast Service Center.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Vapes have caused fires in my bin lorry - it's scary'

We don't know when a fire can break out - we feel unsafe and are concerned about the safety of the general public.
London politics
New York City
fromBored Panda
2 months ago

Study Lists America's Dirtiest Cities, And NYC's Ranking Leaves Many People Scratching Their Heads

House Fresh's study reveals shocking results about the dirtiest cities, proving common assumptions wrong.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mass. city seeks criminal complaint after woman accused of dumping 1.5 tons of trash on street

Shame on them for coming into our city, our neighborhoods, and dumping all of their trash onto our streets. How would they like it if we threw all of this 1.5 tons of trash onto their front lawn and driveway?
Boston
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This IKEA Find Makes Sorting Trash Weirdly Satisfying

Aside from trash and recycling, shoppers are using these bins for so much more. I use it to store my dog's toys. Love the handle. Well made.
Everyday cooking
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Digital life

A digital take on Earth Day cleanup

Many users don't realize that cloud storage relies on physical data centers, leading to concerns about data waste.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

How your waste and recycling collections will change over Easter

Haringey Council has announced that refuse collection will be altered due to the Easter bank holidays, with no collections on those days.
UK news
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