NEW YORK (PIX11) — Do you have any potentially harmful items that need to be disposed of safely? The New York City Department of Sanitation is having a series of SAFE disposal events, with the first ...

A TV isn't something that you can just throw into the trash once you're done with it. They're too big, too bulky, often awkward to transport and almost certainly packed with materials that shouldn't ...

Throwing lithium-ion batteries in the trash or recycling bin can cause serious fires—from trash trucks to recycling centers, these batteries are a growing hazard. In this video, I’ll show you the ...

After swapping out old batteries, it can be tempting to simply toss them into your household bin. However, a refuse collector has issued a warning against doing exactly that - adding that some ...

New program combines patient education with affordable, in-home medication disposal to help reduce the risks of unused medications in the home. The initiative is designed to do more than provide ...

From old chemicals to other household hazards, learn how proper disposal can help protect your home, family and community. Fox hosts fight on air over toxic slurs hurled off camera Scientists found a ...

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Nearly a week after a fire broke out at the Greene County transfer station, the only damage is melted lights on the ceiling and burn marks on the wall. Superintendent of ...

A disposal container is filled with hypodermic needles that were exchanged at a clinic, Jan. 20, 2012, in Portland. Credit: Robert F. Bukaty / AP The BDN Opinion section operates independently and ...

Your propane tank is empty after a summer full of barbecues and picnics. Time to toss it in the trash, right? Not so fast — even when empty, a propane tank doesn't belong in the garbage bin. It ...

Rogers fire officials recommend soaking unused fireworks for at least 12 hours before throwing them away and warn that improper disposal can lead to fires. If you have leftover fireworks after the ...

A fire in Montgomery County has fire officials urging residents ahead of the Fourth of July weekend to know where they can legally shoot off fireworks and how to dispose of them. A Porter resident was ...

A new program has launched to help Winnebago County residents safely dispose of medical sharps such as needles, syringes and lancets. The Winnebago County Health Department is collaborating with ...