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The Trash Boys help decrease city’s litter issues
It’s not just the city of Cleveland that’s benefiting from The Trash Boys. They’re wanting to expand outside of the land they ...
Could the city of San Diego lower its new trash collection fee even more?
A proposed trash fee for San Diego homeowners was revised this week by the city after some recoiled over a higher-than-expected rate. But could it be reduced even more?
Birmingham residents urged to watch for ‘bin raiders’ as strikes spark fraud warning
“Birmingham council has revealed they believe there are 17,000 tonnes of waste on the streets, meaning there’s ample ...
Oscar the dog, found last week in trash bin, recovering from surgery
A miniature poodle that was found in a garbage bin in Pacific Spirit Regional Park last week, who rescuers have named Oscar, ...
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City of San Diego proposes lower fees for trash pick-up
After months of public feedback, the City of San Diego adjusted their proposed fees for trash pickup. ABC 10News Anchor Jared ...
Cuban man detained in Miami by ICE wishes to be deported rather than remain in detention
Eduardo Nuñez Gonzalez, 60, stepped outside his North Miami home to take out the trash about 7 a.m. on March 20, unaware that ICE officers were waiting for him.
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Workers say unsanitary practices remain at baby formula factory whose shutdown led to mass shortages
This story was originally published by ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for ...
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Bug Expert Exposes the Secret to Preventing Fruit Flies
Warmer weather means fruit flies will be at their worst. Here's how to keep them out of your home before the summer begins.
Waterloo region is rolling out new garbage and green carts next year. Here's what you need to know
The Region of Waterloo is rolling out a new cart-based system for trash and green waste.Starting in March 2026, people will use a green bin for organics and black carts for garbage disposal. Staff ...
Rats, Rot, And Rubbish: Birmingham Chokes Under 17,000-tonne Garbage Crisis
Birmingham faces a major waste crisis with 17,000 tonnes of trash piling up due to a garbage workers' strike. The city is ...
Video: UK’s Birmingham needs the Pied Piper as rats run amok in city amid trash piles
Videos on social media show huge rats scurrying around in broad daylight. The rats have turned rowdy, as one video shows bin men running to save themselves as rats chase them.
Try this hack to keep pets out of the garbage
The least interesting thing in the house for humans is our trash, but to pets, it can be a source of nourishment and ...