To punish those who don't sort their garbage correctly, cameras are installed in garbage trucks and their images are analyzed by an AI. The proliferation of waste sorting bins in our towns and cities ...

You've probably been sorting recyclables from garbage for years, diligently rinsing containers, checking those tiny numbers ...

The White House’s push to boost domestic production of raw materials has turned attention to America’s waste stream.

Garbage is a stinky part of everyday life — and it can be personal: An empty tube of toothpaste, molded over leftovers or a gift from an ex you waited years to toss. Once our belongings are in the ...

AI is stepping into one of the dirtiest jobs in the recycling business: sorting through trash to find what’s actually worth ...

Editor’s note: This is the first in a multi-part series about waste disposal in the Modesto area. The city of Modesto has guidelines on how residents should dump and sort garbage. What should you do ...

“Home” has taken on a new meaning since the pandemic hit. Working, schooling, cooking, cleaning, enjoying time with loved ones or couch surfing – most of us have done it all, using our houses, condos ...

Editor’s note: This is the second in a multi-part series about waste disposal in the Modesto area. In Modesto, managing your garbage isn’t as simple as tossing it out. The city has strict rules for ...