Mecklenburg County Solid Waste averages two rechargeable battery fires per week, and Solid Waste Director Jeff Smithberger said that number is on the rise. Last week, the county reported four fires at ...

Two Salisbury residents filed a federal lawsuit against Perdue AgriBusiness, alleging improper disposal of industrial waste containing PFAS contaminated their drinking water. This lawsuit follows an ...

Millions of recyclable materials are put into incorrect waste streams every year. The UK startup Greyparrot uses AI to help mitigate environmental harm from improper waste disposal. This article is ...

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Three major pest control companies agreed to a $3.15 million settlement with 12 California District Attorney's Offices over alleged unlawful disposals of pesticides and ...

State environmental regulators have fined St. Paul’s Regions Hospital for improperly disposing of infectious medical waste at an east metro trash facility in 2024. On several occasions last year, the ...

Improper dumpster use on job sites can lead to serious injuries—these expert-backed safety practices help reduce risks, protect workers, and keep construction waste management OSHA-compliant.