Recycling

Recycling reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, saves energy, and prevents pollution. Learn about the many other benefits of recycling that are often overlooked.

Recycling has strict guidelines, and you want to be sure the service provider you rent from follows those rules. Find out the most important things to look for when using a hauling service for recyclable materials.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its first comprehensive report in late-2013 detailing the economic and environmental benefits of LEED certification. Here are some of the key findings.

Detroit launched curbside recycling in 2014, but participation rates are low at just 10% one year later. Learn more in this article.

Recycling made easier. The newest version of the iRecycle app from Earth911.com makes it simple to find recycling and disposal sites near you.

Illegal dumping is a global problem. Learn all about the resulting environmental issues, public health risks, and even tax hikes, and potential solutions to the problem.

Read about the nonprofit foundation Keep America Beautiful (KAB) ad how they recently launched a newest initiative called 'Recycling at Work' to help boost recycling rates in the workplace.

While there are no national mandates requiring individuals to recycle, the EPA announced in November 2020 its ambitious plan to increase American recycling efforts to 50% by 2030.

Charlotte, NC is taking measures to counteract its reputation for having heavy smog. Learn more in this brief informative article.

Our guide to roofing shingles disposal will make it easy for you to manage your roof debris and choose the right size dumpster for your project.

As the state capital and second-largest city in the Midwest, Indianapolis has taken the bull by the horns in trying to turn things around to become eco-friendly.

Learn all about the United States Postal Service's new partnership with MaxBack that makes it easier than ever for consumers to get rid of old electronic devices in an eco-friendly way.

A Texas-based building company may have a solution to the problem of scarce building materials: Tiny homes made from up to 99% salvaged building materials right down to the nails.

Learn about the many benefits of recycling your old roofing shingles and how doing so not only minimizes landfill waste but helps to build our roads, as well!

Learn why renting a dumpster for recyclable debris is a great idea that is environmentally friendly and may actually save you money in the long run.

Learn how one eco-friendly manufacturer of composite decking/railing materials saved over 2.5 billion lbs. of wood/plastic scrap from landfills and turned a profit from recyclables.

Baetsen Recycling is set to install the world's first robotic recycling system at its Netherlands-based recycling facility. Learn more about how ZenRobotics' ZRR system is revolutionary. 

Here’s a quick rundown of several of the most common items prohibited by dumpster rental companies and how to properly dispose of them.

To save money in the debris disposal process, we recommend clean loading your dumpster. Learn how to clean load your dumpster and the benefits with our article.

Kids may not fully understand the ramifications of tossing recyclables in the trash instead of the recycle bin. Find out why it's so important for adults to teach kids about responsible waste removal and recycling.

Get inspiration for recycling and reusing empty bottles and cans. Find DIY decor and other crafting ideas with your recyclables. 

We've compiled a large list of 42 ways to go green so that you can start living a more sustainable lifestyle today.

Get inspired and find new solutions for your old scrap tires. There are thousands of ways to reuse or upcycle these tires into useful, eco-friendly creations.

Vancouver is taking plastic waste and putting it into its streets, literally. A new plastic/asphalt mixture is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional asphalt.

Learn about a cool new app available on iPhone and Android devices that lets you report illegal garbage dumps quickly and easily.

Find out what nonprofit organizations are doing in your state regarding recycling and waste diversion. Do your part to help keep our planet clean and healthy.

Not all junk is bound for landfills. Check out these awesomely creative houses constructed out of trash and recyclables.

Proper disposal of household hazardous waste is important to the health of our environment. Read our article to learn the proper procedure for responsibly disposing of hazardous household waste.

See the amazing ways people repurpose airplanes and other aircraft into amazing structures that are not only livable but stunning to look at.

Get inspired by the incredible story of Augustin—a man from Honduras working to build a helicopter our of trash and upcycled materials.

Learn all about how old silicon gets a new life as a lithium-ion battery. Find out how upcycling old materials to make new materials helps our environment.

Learn all about how to handle bulk waste removal in a way that is not only better for the environment but also better for your wallet in some cases.

Discover some of the treasure that people throughout the country have found thrown out with the trash—fine art, historical documents, ancient artifacts, lottery tickets, and more!