The trash from buildings with fewer than 10 units must now be set out in bins with lids, sold by the city for $47 and up.

New York City's war on rats is entering its next phase today, with new trash bin rules for residential buildings.

New rules regarding trash bins and residential buildings in New York City went into effect on Tuesday. The rules are intended ...

Rats, be gone! New trash rules go into effect in New York City on Tuesday, requiring trash bags to go into bins with “tightly fitting lids.” The bins should be under 55 gallons. The new rule applies ...

Gardeners are being told they should put teabags in their garden in November, but only if they rip them open first.

Rats are a real nuisance for gardeners and an unpleasant visitor on your property. Whether you've got them already or want to ...

Compost is a wonderful soil conditioner, fertilizer and tonic for your garden. And best of all, you can make it yourself!

Between Halloween pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving feasts and holiday parties, it can be the season of food waste. Luckily, ...

After removing any candles, wax and decorations, Jack/Jacklyn can be put to good use in the kitchen and garden. The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) suggests cutting pumpkins into pieces and ...

Boise has also announced pilot program to allow apartment building residents to compost — at no additional cost to residents.