This story was updated to add information under the headings of toys, appliances and hazardous materials. As spring cleaning season arrives, many people find themselves sifting through their homes, ...

Many common household items can be recycled, but it's important to follow specific guidelines for disposal. Hazardous materials, such as paint and batteries, often require special handling and should ...

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Right now, Miami-Dade County generates 5 million tons of trash each year and only 37 percent of that is ever recycled. And ...

When people think of Cardboard recycling, I imagine they think of brown "box" cardboard. So many groceries are packaged in cardboard and could easily be recycled, but gets thrown out instead. I think ...

As spring cleaning season arrives, many people find themselves sifting through their homes, wondering how to responsibly dispose of various items. From electronics to hazardous materials, recycling ...