Septic tank waste disposal systems have a delicate equilibrium that helps to break down solid waste, while releasing effluent into the drain field soil where the natural filtration processes remove ...

Dear EarthTalk: I was surprised to learn recently that some cities, including New York, have outlawed kitchen-sink garbage disposals. I would have thought these machines were Earth-friendly. What’s ...

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Don't toss these foods into the sink to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly. “As a professional plumber with years of experience dealing with the aftermath of misused garbage disposals, I can ...

The article by Denise DiFulco ["Grist for the Daily Grind," Aug. 23] indicated that a garbage disposal is environmentally okay. May I disagree? A garbage disposal uses electricity and water to grind ...

Composting is now mandatory in all five boroughs of New York City. That means that city residents must separate their organic refuse from their ordinary household trash and place it in a separate ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- As Halloween fades and the pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns on your porch lose their glow, the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste, Cascade Disposal and Republic Services urge ...