Recycling

Demolition and construction projects can produce quite a bit of debris, and disposing of it at your local landfill can be expensive. To save money in the debris disposal process, we recommend clean loading your dumpster.

Renting a dumpster for recyclable debris is a great idea that is environmentally friendly and may actually save you money when renting the dumpster. 

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

Illegal dumping is a global problem that is prominent in most rural areas and big cities in the United States. The problem causes environmental issues, increases taxes, and poses a public health risk. The solution lies in informing the public about the problem and putting waste in its proper place.

If you need to get rid of old roofing shingles, you've come to the right place. 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.

If you're looking for a way to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, you've come to the right place. We've compiled a large list of 42 ways to go green so that you can start living a more sustainable lifestyle today.

There are more than 100 million scrap tires stockpiled across the U.S. and many more rotting away in landfills. One solution is to reuse or upcycle these tires into new creations. Here are more than 60 eco-friendly examples of what can be done with scrap tires.

Find out what nonprofit organizations are doing in your state regarding recycling and waste diversion. This is a state-by-state listing of recycling organizations helping to make your state a greener place to live. Be sure to do your part and join one of them today.

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.

The nonprofit foundation Keep America Beautiful (KAB) recently launched its newest initiative called 'Recycling at Work' to help boost recycling rates in the workplace.

The state of Indiana hasn't had the best of reputations when it comes to maintaining an eco-friendly profile. In fact, a 2007 report published by Forbes ranked Indiana second to last -- 49th out of 50 -- in terms of overall air/water quality, waste management, green policy, energy efficiency, and other factors. 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.

One eco-friendly manufacturer of composite decking/railing materials saved over 2.5 billion lbs. of wood/plastic scrap from landfills. Turning a profit from recyclables, now that's a green idea!

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

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

The United States Postal Service (USPS) just announced a new partnership with MaxBack that will make it easier than ever for consumers to get rid of old electronic devices in an eco-friendly way. Not only is the USPS offering to ship the e-waste free of charge, but MaxBack will pay you for sending them your working or non-working electronic devices.