It never fails. You thought you prepared the perfect curbside recycling bin only to arrive home to find items left behind. You then wonder, what did I do wrong? Why were these items left in my bin?

Monroe County's "Dirty Dozen" are 12 non-recyclable items. DES team discusses recycling efforts. The 2025 "Dirty Dozen" refers to 12 items that can't be recycled curbside in Monroe County. Despite ...

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 ...

I like to check in with our recycling collection crew from time to time to gather insights for this column. They’re the boots on the ground, seeing what’s working — and what isn’t — firsthand. Below ...