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Batteries can spark trouble
Every week, more and more everyday electronics make their way into the waste stream—and many of them contain lithium-ion batteries. Found in items like kids’ toys, smartphones, power tools, vapes or e-cigarettes and more, these small but powerful batteries can pose big risks if they’re not disposed of safely. Remember: batteries never go in […]
Honoring America’s best sanitation workers at the “Oscars of Garbage”
Sanitation workers from across the country converged in Las Vegas last week for what’s been dubbed “the Oscars of Garbage.” Itay Hod took a ride with David Barbagelata, Recology Driver and one of this year’s nominees. CBS News, May 11, 2025.
Secret museum tells the history of San Francisco trash
Inside Recology’s garbage collection hub for San Francisco, located in nearby Brisbane, is a somewhat secret museum devoted to the history of the city’s trash. As modern garbage trucks lumbered by dumping their loads, Kenny Stewart raised a warehouse door to reveal the motherlode of garbage truck memorabilia. The collection featured nine vintage vehicles illustrating […]
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