You may think of waste management simply as the trucks and workers that take your garbage and recyclables. But a waste management system is a series of processes to keep your community healthy while safeguarding the natural environment. Here’s an overview of the most significant components of a waste management program. 1. Source reduction and … Continued

When’s the last time you checked your local recycling guidelines? Chances are, you’re tossing things into those blue bins that’ll make trouble at the recycling facility. Here are some recycling no-no’s to watch for to keep you on top of your sorting game. 1. Paper with food stains. A tiny smear of butter should be … Continued