You can recycle metal, plastics, paper cartons, glass, paper, books, newspapers, magazines, and cardboard. Find out more specifics by reading the Acceptable Materials for Recycling page. Keep in mind ...

Composting can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Separating food waste is a win-win for anyone who likes to breathe and eat food. If you have a yard, you can compost easily. If you don’t, ...

Have fall composting questions? Here are some answers: How large should the compost pile be for decomposing? Your compost pile should be at least 27 cubic feet but no larger than 125 cubic feet. A ...

Maggots in compost are almost always black soldier fly larvae, and in most bins they're harmless. Finding a modest number of them in an active bin is usually a good sign, not a bad one. I'm a ...

If you treat them right, microscopic critters in soil will do your bidding and turn garden and kitchen debris into black gold for the garden. "There are more microorganisms in a teaspoon of topsoil ...