Though well-intentioned, holiday gifts often bring piles of packaging, rushed choices, and items that no one really needs. The waste adds up fast, especially when multiplied across families and ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – With the holiday season generating more than 25 million tons of extra garbage nationwide, Spokane families are taking steps to reduce their waste. The Environmental Protection Agency ...

Recycling holiday packaging, cutting holiday food waste, composting leftovers and preparing trees for recycling after the holidays are important reminders this time of year. Montgomery County ...

Strings of holiday lights may not be disposed of in the black garbage bin, the city of Modesto says. iStockphoto Getty Images California agencies report 25% holiday waste increase; cities track ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Waste entering Springfield’s landfill nearly doubles between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, with much of the increase coming from food waste, city officials said.

The City of New Bedford is urging residents to be more mindful about waste during the holidays, offering several tips to reduce landfill contributions. Jennifer Vieira, director of the Department of ...

FARGO — It’s the most wonderful — and wasteful — time of the year. With holiday purchasing, gift-giving and decorating comes waste — think cardboard boxes, wrapping paper and Christmas lights.