Tag: recycling

OCEANPORT – A national bookrecycling initiative, BookDrop, is giving thousands of unwanted books a second life, saving them from landfills, fueling library sales and supporting charities at home and abroad.

Facing stark rate increases and a burdensome state rule, borough officials approved a three-year trash contract worth a little over $1.43 million during an Aug. 20 special meeting.

That metallic, shiny wrapping paper that makes all your presents look festive? Keep it out of the recycling bin, along with a number of other items used to decorate the holidays. Read more to find out what can and can't be recycled this time of year.

Whether you prefer cats, dogs, lizards or birds, owning any pet doesn’t have to be a burden on the environment. Pet owners may be surprised to learn just how easy it is to incorporate eco-friendly practices into their pet care routines.

By Guy Watson Dealing with trash and recycling in New Jersey is a major and costly challenge. There are some 20 million tons of waste...

MIDDLETOWN – Town­ship residents are now free from sorting recyclables as the township transitioned to single stream curbside recycling this week. Starting Monday, July 2,...