This story was updated to add information under the headings of toys, appliances and hazardous materials. As spring cleaning season arrives, many people find themselves sifting through their homes, ...

Thanks to one local woman's efforts, McFarland households have a means to ensure styrofoam they discard gets recycled rather than ending up in a landfill.

This holiday season, try giving the planet a present as well — recycling as much of your Christmas aftermath you can. According to Stanford, Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving ...

The collection is offered 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Westside Landfill Recycling Center, 60050 Roberts Road, Three Rivers. The recycling station is on the east side of the landfill.