That trusty plastic spatula you reach for every morning might be serving up a side dish you didn't order: microplastics. We ...

Having trouble with a stinky garbage can? Read on for fixes to deodorize trash bins in your home sweet, sweet-smelling home.

This method for getting rid of maggots lurking in your trash can works so well because it utilizes a household staple that ...

Having just one more drink generally seems like a good idea at the time, but overindulging can make you seriously question your judgment come morning. Headache, nausea, fatigue and a nasty case of ...

A $9 million investment in new trash cans for every household in Pittsburgh could curb litter and improve garbage collection, Public Works Director Chris Hornstein told City Council members Tuesday.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans residents and businesses may have to prepare for some big changes to sanitation services or face an increase in their sanitation fees. Those are the tough choices city ...

A ruling on dog-waste-disposal etiquette. Horst writes: My wife and I walk our dogs twice a day, and as good citizens, we make use of poop bags. On trash days, I throw the bags into a neighbor’s ...

Ticks are no longer limited to wooded areas or summer months. They are found in parks and residential lawns, and can climb exterior surfaces. As long as air temperatures stay above 39°F, activity can ...

The best kitchen trash can is the true hero of your home. Without it, your cooking space becomes cluttered with food scraps and filled with unappetizing odors. If you’re like me, you’ve stuck to a ...