DEA collects nearly 19 tons of prescription drugs in WI on April 28th

More than 37,000 pounds of prescription drugs were turned over to Wisconsin law enforcement during Saturday's “Take Back Initiative” organized by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration

Wisconsin residents encouraged to learn and compost more during International Compost Awareness Week

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is inviting people all over the state to learn and compost more during International Composting Awareness Week May 6-12.

Focus on Energy Launches Appliance Recycling Program / Opens New Recycling Facility

MADISON, Wis., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the launch of a new Appliance Recycling Program. Designed to encourage Wisconsin residents to get rid of...

State officials urge proper recycling of electronics this spring

MADISON — This April, bright spring flowers aren’t the only things popping up in Wisconsin’s ravines and roadside ditches. Department of Natural Resources wardens, local law enforcement officials and residents have been finding a growing number of computers, televisions and...

Homegrown Plastics

Wisconsin women Millie Zantow and Jenny Ehl changed the course of recycling across the country by asking the question: “Can plastics be recycled?”

April 22nd is Earth Day!

Did you know that the average person in Wisconsin generates 4.7 pounds of trash each day and recycles 1.9 pounds of  that trash?  It turns out that 84% of a typical households waste – including food scrapes, yard waste, paper, cardboard, cans and bottles – can be recycled. ...