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The New York Association of Reduction, Reuse & Recycling finds only 15% of waste gets recycled. An Extended Producer Responsibility law could help reduce paper & packaging or have producers pay.

The city’s SYRNotify system sends near–real time notifications to property owners, tenants, and managers about illegal set-outs and other sanitation issues, helping residents respond quickly and avoid fines.

Sanitation workers were heaving trash cans into the trucks before the introduction of automated arms.

A mechanical issue at the Rock Cut Road Transfer Station could delay trash collection until the facility reopens Thursday.

The goal is to reduce harmful greenhouse gases under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. OCRRA says its waste-to-energy facility emits far less dangerous emissions than landfills.

New Yorkers are expected to throw out some 40 million pounds of wrapping paper and ribbon this year. Learn how to recycle it correctly.

A quarter of Syracuse residents will see new trash and recycling schedules aimed at improving efficiency and reducing delays, with changes starting Monday, September 9.

Syracuse is revising its trash collection schedule to improve route efficiency and reduce costs.

The City of Syracuse is about to implement Phase Two of its uniform trash carts for automated trash pick-up

The 96-gallon trash cart initiative has been approved. Corey Driscoll Dunham talks about the changes the city will go through and addresses residents concerns.