Recycling

Massachusetts has rules about what trash can actually go in your bin. Batteries are trickier than you'd think, and getting it wrong matters more than most people realize.

Massachusetts has strict rules about what you can and cannot throw away, and some of the details might genuinely surprise you.

There's a state waste ban in Massachusetts that a lot of residents don't know much about — and it covers more than you'd probably expect.

It's easy to toss things in the trash, but a deeper look at what can't go there might surprise you.

Some batteries can go right in the trash, while others require a little extra care. Who knew disposal could be so complicated?

It's fascinating how something so small can create such a big problem. North Adams has a unique solution — and it's working remarkably well.

With small bottles piling up on sidewalks and in parks, one Massachusetts town is weighing its options for a cleaner community. It’s a story that resonates.

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

Recycling is best described in one word: cumbersome!

There was a time when I wasn’t really into recycling. I’m not too sure why. I guess it was just extra effort that I didn’t want to deal with. That was then and this is now. Over the years, I have become quite the recycler. Even so, there is a l...