Your garbage disposal has a seemingly magical way of making your leftovers disappear down the drain. But with each use, food debris builds up and eventually makes your sink stink. The good news?

In its report, “An Assessment of the U.S. Recycling System: Financial Estimates to Modernize Material Recovery Infrastructure,” EPA estimates an investment of $36.5 to $43.4 billion is needed to ...

Immediately after using your Mounjaro pen for the last time, replace the lid and place it into a sharps disposal container. These containers are made of strong, rigid plastic that prevents needles ...

The revised document builds on guidance EPA issued in 2024 by incorporating information distilled from recent findings pertaining to destruction and disposal of PFAS-containing materials in ...

Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back of a closet, there will never be a better time to dispose of it. There’s a good chance your ...

Because Mounjaro pens contain needles, they are classified as “sharps.” Incorrect disposal can pose serious needle-stick injury risks to waste management workers, family members, and pets. Following ...

In the midst of a big clear-out of drawers and cupboards you rarely venture into, you'll probably find a little more than you bargained for. Perhaps you didn't realize just how many VHS tapes you ...

Dead batteries should not be placed in household trash or recycling bins due to fire and environmental risks. Some retailers, like Home Depot and Staples, offer recycling programs specifically for ...

If you have hard drives that no longer serve you, maybe due to limited storage or finicky operation, it might be time to finally get rid of them. First, if it does still work, consider ways you can ...

Many of medication disposal kiosks and drop-off sites are in places you might already visit regularly — like pharmacies, grocery stores and medical centers. Credit: Courtesy of MyOldMeds Cityscape | ...

What do you do with medication that’s old, unused, or expired? Learn about options developed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help remove some dangers of unwanted medication. Most of us ...

Every year, millions of old tech are thrown away due to age, malfunctions, or to make way for new ones, which creates security risks related to the data on these devices. The data can often still be ...