Recycling at Home
Recycling doesn’t need to be a hassle. Gain inspiration and expert advice that make reducing, reusing and recycling at home effortless.
![A landscape shot of the Chesapeake Bay.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/chesapeake-bay-landscape-400x200-blank.jpg)
Alliance for Chesapeake Bay urges businesses to adopt green practices to protect the local watershed. Hear from Executive Director Kate Fritz about their mission.
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See how you can take part in Campus Sustainability Month using these event and program ideas from colleges dedicated to promoting green initiatives.
![A father and daughter properly recycling materials outside.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/family-recycling-properly-400x200-blank.jpg)
From rinsing out containers to keeping plastic bags out of your bin, learn the ins and outs of proper recycling with our informational guide.
![Glass, plastic and metal in a pile for recycling.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/single-stream-recycling-pile-400x200-blank.jpg)
Is single-stream recycling as simple as it sounds? Learn how single-stream recycling works, and if tossing everything in the same container affects the sorting and recycling process.
![A pile of trash leaking from a garbage back onto grass.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/litter-cleanup-guide-400x200-blank.jpg)
Downtown Streets Team is combatting litter and homelessness in San Jose. Learn more about their unique litter cleanup program and more prevention tips.
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While the recycling rate in the U.S. has dropped, the total tonnage is at an all-time high. Learn all about the current American recycling landscape.
![A man in pants and a coat dragging an old Christmas tree to be thrown away.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/man-dragging-christmas-tree-400x200-blank.jpg)
Not sure where to dispose of your Christmas tree? Read our guide for tips on how to dispose of a live or artificial Christmas tree easily and responsibly.
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The U.S. produces 268 million tons of waste — 140 million going into landfills — each year, with the average American tossing 4.5 pounds of trash per day. Learn more about America's trash production.