recycling

Plastic bottles and aluminum cans have a secret: keeping them whole could actually make recycling easier. Who knew?

It's time for you to start thinking about taking those holiday decorations down and getting rid of the beloved family Christmas tree. There is a solution for that if you don't want to just leave it at your curb.

A few small, intentional tweaks can save you time, money, and even a little sanity this holiday season

Are you someone who has a collection of old computers, TVs and other electronics? Are you ready to get rid of them and don't know how? Luckily, there is a free electronics recycling event coming up in Utica.

Because I'm filming a series of videos about recycling for the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center, I got to visit the center for a tour. First of all, it's not at all what I expected

Walmart is paying New Yorkers who have old electronics they don't want anymore and accepting them in any condition!

Could returning your recyclable cans and bottles become more "lucrative" soon?

You'll be able to clear some space from your home this weekend, and do so while knowing the documents, medications, or electronics you're saying goodbye-to are being properly disposed of.

Are spent candles recyclable, or should they just be tossed in the trash?

Lithium batteries do not go in the trash, they are considered hazardous waste, where can you take those batteries instead of tossing them in the trash?

Is it legal to litter in New York State? If you do it, can you be ticketed? Fined? Or even Jailed? What's the scoop?

These days, there are so many things in our lives that are powered by a battery. But did you know that it is illegal to just throw them away in New York State?