Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

In cities that use single-stream recycling, consumers put all of their recyclable materials − paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal − into a single bin. Once collected, the mixed ...

The city of Spokane promised to simplify recycling 13 years ago, telling residents they could dump aluminum cans, plastics, newsprint, paper, cardboard boxes, wine bottles and more into one large blue ...

A new report from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency offers insight into recycling –- and offers new opportunities ...