Dear Eartha, I have some old paint and electronics in my house that I need to get rid of, but I feel bad throwing them away. Are there options to recycle household items? It’s that time of the year.

Did you know hazardous waste could be lurking in your home? Many cleaners, gadgets, and products designed to make your life easier and solve common problems could be toxic or even classified as ...

Tossing a pair of batteries into the kitchen trash can can't be that big of a deal. What's wrong with pouring a cupful of used paint thinner down the drain? I even remember dropping an old glass ...

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw County offers waste diversion to residents via its Home Toxics Center. Part of the county’s Water Resources Department, the center provides residents with a place to safely ...

While emptying closets and the garage during a spring cleaning or when prepping for a summer garage sale, you’ve probably encountered items that you’re unsure about. Can you toss batteries in the ...

The EPA wants to designate nine compounds, known as "forever chemicals," as hazardous. Also known as PFAs, they're resistant to breakdown and are prevalent in household items and public water systems.

Blue Earth County Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 651 Summit Ave., and its product reuse center open Tuesday for the 2023 season. The facility’s hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, noon to ...

The State of Connecticut has adopted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's rule governing the management of certain hazardous wastes. Although still considered "hazardous," these items are used ...