Do you have an extra trash can sitting in the garage? This is the perfect opportunity to start composting! Here's how to make ...

Composting success starts with the right tools. Whether it is a simple DIY container, a sturdy kitchen caddy, or a PFAS-free ...

Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don’t toss ...

Focused on education instead of punishment, the inspectors place either “oops” tags on bins that contain improper materials ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Want to take your garden to the next level? Composting benefits the ...

You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

By: Sue Vang, Senior Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle Every November, America Recycles Day reminds us that our small ...

O’-lanterns and pumpkins still sitting on porches across Northern California don’t have to go straight into the trash.

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

Picture this. You’re at the park, standing in front of three bins labeled as follows: Trash, Recycle, and Compost.  You’re ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...