DAVENPORT, Iowa — Hundreds of thousands of expanded polystyrene foam products, more commonly known as Styrofoam, are manufactured each year in the U.S. It's used to make takeout containers, disposable ...

Styrofoam accounts for 30% of waste in the landfill, according to Lott Industries. The company has been recycling styrofoam for over two years, and it wants to expand its mission in the community. “We ...

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, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. 1. Why can’t Styrofoam be recycled? Polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam ...

A city-wide Styrofoam recycling event is coming to Naperville next month. On Aug. 10, anyone wanting to get rid of the styrene plastic products often used for packaging, insulation and crafts can drop ...

Steel and aluminum cans are recyclable, but other metal items are not. Pots, pans, baking sheets, silverware, and bicycle or ...

CENTERVILLE — Montgomery County Environmental Services is teaming up in the new year with the city of Centerville, Eco Development and the Centerville-Washington Parks District to help properly ...