Garbage
Coastline Clogged with Plastic from One of World's Most Polluted Rivers
Shocking footage from company shows a Guatemalan beach completely engulfed in plastic waste.
Internet Outraged After Kids Rain Garbage on Man's Garden
Commenters were quick to advise the man how to halt his neighbors' littering problem.
Abandoned Kittens Found in Back of Garbage Truck in Heartbreaking Video
The three kittens were just a few weeks old. Exactly where they came from remains unknown.
Garbage Collector Jumps Into Dumpster to Rescue Puppy Buried by Trash
The 6-month-old puppy has since been paired with a forever home that he is now settling into after being found struggling to get out of a dumpster.
Wife Throwing Dinner Scraps in the Sink Instead of the Trash Sparks Debate
One Redditor said: "As a British person that does not have a garbage disposal and has never even seen one in anyone's home ever, this disturbs me greatly."
Explosion in Garbage Truck and 'Dangerous' Acid Dump Prompts NYC Warnings
"There's a safe way to get rid of oxygen tanks—and it's NOT in the trash," said New York City's Sanitation Department.
Trashman Finds Bag of 5 Kittens Dumped in the Garbage After Hearing Cries
The garbage worker struggled to open the plastic bag that contained a litter of kittens.
Trash Pickup Schedule for MLK Day 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022 finds much of the U.S. shutting down, leaving some to wonder if their trash will be collected as usual on Monday, January 17.
NYC Trash Pile-Up Due to Vaccine Mandate, Says Sanitation Union President
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the garbage pick-up delays will be addressed immediately. "This is something we are not going to let continue," he said.
New Yorker Shares Horrific View of a Trash Bag Mountain Outside Her Window
The woman revealed that she pays $1,575 a month for the Manhattan studio apartment.
19 Days Since Hurricane Ida, New Orleans Suffering Stinky Trash Problem
The city has implemented "Operation Mardi Gras," a garbage cleanup strategy much like the one used after Mardi Gras celebrations.
Friendship Between Dogs and Garbage Men Through Window Melts Hearts Online
The video took viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions as the dogs originally thought they'd been forgotten about.
Shirley Manson on 'The Jump,' Her Music Podcast Series: 'A Masterclass'
The lead singer of Garbage and podcast host talks to musicians such as Patti Smith, David Byrne, Thundercat and Robyn about a song of theirs that changed everything.
Family Accidentally Throws Away $25,000 in the Garbage
Dan Schoewe, the operations manager at the Republic Services recycling center, said the money was the "biggest" find he had seen "in 30 years."
Billy Joel Plays Street Piano and Tells Owners Not to Throw It Out
The "Piano Man" played a quick tune and told the owners that the piano was fine and just needed a tuning. He advised them to donate it rather than chuck it.
N.J. Man Facing Jail Time for Running Landfill in His Front Yard
Joseph Wallace is appealing a court decision that could see him serve three months in prison.
Waste Addressed at Mt. Everest, But Problems Still Remain
Although tons of garbage were removed from Mt. Everest this year, more still waits on the mountain and climbing season begins again next year.
Carlson: Canada Sending Trash to Philippines Is Racist
"Why is [Trudeau] sending his hair gel bottles to Manila?" Carlson asked.
Health Emergency Issued for Acapulco Trash Buildup
Acapulco Mayor Evodio Velazquez told the Associated Press the health warning was unnecessary and fueled by politics.
The Space Junk Problem Could Be Fixed by a Satellite
A garbage-collecting satellite launched by U.K. astronauts is on a test run to see if it can circle Earth, using a harpoon and a net to trap debris.
Could Garbage Bring Down Putin?
Moscow's government is sending tons of waste into the surrounding regions—and residents are fighting back.
A Look at the Space Garbage Threatening Earth
Tiangong-1 crashed on Earth, but there's plenty more dangerous objects in our atmosphere.
There Is a 79,000-Ton Island of Trash in the Pacific
Scientists think the level of plastic is 16 times higher than previously thought.
GOP Congressman Calls Haiti Conditions 'Disgusting'
Republican Representative Matt Gaetz has added fresh fuel to President Trump's description of Haiti.
New York City Is Cracking Down on Rats
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $32 million plan to reduce the city's rat population.
Trump Pleads Innocence on Cruz Tabloid Affair Story
"I do not make a habit out of supporting people who attack my wife and attack my family," Cruz said in an interview.
How George Martin Indirectly Influenced Kurt Cobain
The iconic music producer provided some inspiration to Nirvana's 1991 album 'Nevermind'.
Photos: Beirut's Streets Are Filled With Garbage
Rubbish has been left to fester for more than a week.
The Plastic-Eating Fungi That Could Solve Our Garbage Problem
The jungles of Ecuador may hold a secret weapon against plastic pollution.
The Garbage Eaters
Those vile islands of trash in the ocean have become a breeding ground for extraordinary new life forms