"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Tossing out trash before the bag is completely full is a waste. It may seem like you can’t stuff anything ...

The push to electrify everything as a way to boost the economy without broiling the planet focuses on ways to switch over vehicles, factories and other big fuel users. But what about smaller things ...

Trash might not be ecofriendly, but two big local groups say they've found a way to ease its environmental effects. Clark County's waste management contractor, Republic Services, partnered with the ...

Husqvarna’s new LF 60i LAT battery-powered compactor delivers serious soil compaction and the convenience of cordless power. A significant step up from the 18 and 20V power tools most of us have in ...

MADISON, Wis. — The City of Madison is asking residents to help name the Streets Division’s new electric compactors. The fully electric compactors — one for trash and one for recycling — are located ...

MADISON, Wis. — Madison picked its favorites, and now the names for the Streets Division’s electric compactors have been announced. The trash compactor has been named Rosie the Rubbisher, while its ...

In the summer months, Chicagoans flock to the city's beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront. Given the kinds of winters they have to put up with, you can understand why. But one of the drawbacks to a day ...