TrashFilter: Is a specialised drawer under the kitchen sink for garbage & recycling bins a good idea? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas on Dec 5, 2010 - 18 answers

How can I make sure my recycling is not ending up in a landfill? [more inside]
posted by jehsom on Nov 11, 2010 - 9 answers

Apparently biodegradable plastic bags are causing problems in my city's waste and recycling/green bin system. I did not know this. What should I do about disposing of my kitty litter? [more inside]
posted by analog on Oct 1, 2010 - 11 answers

How is it possible that paper is not hopelessly contaminated in single-stream recycling? [more inside]
posted by purpleclover on Jul 20, 2010 - 4 answers

After reading this old recycling thread, I wonder something..... [more inside]
posted by swimming naked when the tide goes out on Feb 1, 2010 - 9 answers

With everyone being "green" and rushing to save the planet, what are some of the things that people should be wary off? From sketchy advertising to just pure fraud to other not so obvious ploys. For example, there was a story in my local paper where a reporter found out the city did not actually recycle some of the truckloads of compost for a period of time because of unforseen circumstances. There was a cover up and this was going on when the city paid a premium price to have the waste recycled. People believed that they were helping the planet by recycling instead of putting out the waste in the landfills. What other things have you read or seen first hand in your city or community or workplace?
posted by abbat on Jan 15, 2010 - 45 answers

Where can I dispose of broken tech and appliances in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by LukeyBoy on Dec 19, 2009 - 5 answers

I have little under-cabinet space and and am looking for a somewhat elegant solution to trash/food waste/recycling. Because of the lack of under-counter space, I need something free-standing and preferably with a small footprint. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Manhasset on Oct 20, 2006 - 10 answers