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Kansas City residents are getting new trash bins that will let them throw out twice as much garbage

With bigger trash carts, Kansas City is trying to put a lid on litter and dumping problems. But with more trash than ever going to landfills, the city has a long way to go in educating people about ...
SUNY-ESF

Recycling and Composting

Campus community members are encouraged to “know before they throw” and learn how to properly recycle and compost on campus. Contamination occurs when material that doesn’t belong in a recycling or ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Oakland city workers inspect trash bins to help fight climate change. Here's how it works

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland workers went around the city Wednesday, inspecting trash cans. These workers wanted to make sure Oaklanders were properly throwing away their garbage. This means ...
KXAN

New Exmark Video Demonstrates How To Reduce, Reuse and Recycle with DIY Backyard Composting Bins

All types of organic household and yard waste can be composted. The project starts with nine recycled wood pallets, along with a variety of 1x6-inch and 2x4-inch boards. Use a pitchfork to ...
Yahoo

City of Bemidji offering low-cost rain barrels, compost bins to residents

has again partnered with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to sell low-cost compost bins and rain barrels to residents. According to a release, the advantages of compost bins are: * Composting is ...