Trash
Mystery as man stumbles upon casket on the curb in California
The unusual discovery was found dumped on a patch of grass with a note that said: "bulky item pickup."
Small city defeats McDonald's over plastic packaging
The tax was introduced to reduce single-use plastics and takeout trash in a small German city in 2022, and the fast-food giant tried in vain to reverse it.
Five hygiene mistakes we regularly make in the kitchen
From how to stock your fridge to hidden bacteria in unexpected places, experts reveal the kitchen habits we all need to stop.
Woman dumping "sweet cat" in carrier in Texas trash can caught on camera
"The cat is beautiful and totally undeserving of this treatment," said one well-wisher on a shelter's Facebook page.
Ana Walshe missing update as police find evidence in mother-in-law's trash
The mom-of-three, who is 39, vanished on New Year's Day and her husband Brian has subsequently been arrested on suspicion of misleading a police investigation.
Shocking pics of critically endangered brown bears living on garbage dump
A study by the Indian wildlife conservation charity Wildlife SOS found that 75 percent of the bears' diet consisted of human food waste.
Fact check: Does video show Japan fans dropping trash after World Cup loss?
Japan's soccer players and fans are known for collecting all the trash from the locker room and inside the stadium, but did they do the opposite after defeat?
Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving Day? Garbage collection schedule
The holiday falls on the last Thursday of the month, so if your trash collection is normally that day, there will likely be changes to the schedule.
Bees swarm Texas dumpster filled with unopened boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts
"The bees were trying to get in to rob, so I spent about a half hour and opened roughly 100 boxes for the bees to clean up."
Scientist Works Out There Is Over 15,000 Pounds of Human Trash on Mars
Debris from previous Mars landings and crashes might affect future missions to the red planet.
Is There Trash Pickup on Labor Day? Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
Some cities will be operating as normal, while others will be postponing their services for one or two days.
Yeezy Gap Clothes Displayed in 'Trash Bags' Divide Fans
Kanye West's latest collaboration with GAP is causing a stir online as his clothes are displayed in black bags out on the shop floor.
Man Raises Funds To Adopt Haitian Baby He Saved From a Trash Can
Jimmy Amisial, a student at Texas State University, chanced upon the baby when he was on a visit home to Haiti.
Mule Deer Freed From Metal Trash Can Lid After Getting Its Head Stuck
Passers-by spotted a mule deer who had got her neck stuck on the lid of a trash can in Idaho.
ISS Dumps Waste Container of Junk into Outer Space
Using a new method of garbage disposal, the ISS got rid of nearly 200 lbs of junk via a waste container at an airlock.
Grandmother Arrested After 3-Year-Old's Body Found in Trash
Police said they are waiting to interview family given the nature of the events.
'Trash' Father Slammed for Giving Daughter Late Wife's Necklace
"His family is stupid to think that you should take his side when he screwed up so bad," a Redditor commented.
Is There Trash Pickup on Memorial Day? Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
Trash pickup varies depending on where you live, but if your usual pickup day falls on a Monday, you may be affected by the federal holiday.
Internet Enraged by Mess 'Literally Trashy' Family Left at Food Court Table
"I feel bad for the poor workers who have to deal with entitled people like this every day," one commenter said of the scene.
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."
Family Finds Nothing in Apartment After Move-In Mistaken for Move-Out
Stephanie Gunia was forced to dumpster dive for her life's belongings. "You can't really save most of it," she told Newsweek.
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.
Crocodile With Motorbike Tyre Stuck Around Its Neck Freed After 6 Years
Animal welfare groups and professionals have been trying to free the crocodile for years, but in the end, it was a local resident that succeeded.
Customers Billed While Trash Lured Vermin During Worker Strike: Lawsuit
Trash accumulated "with no end in sight" during a weeks-long worker strike in Southern California, the lawsuit says.
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.
COVID, Holidays, Food Deliveries Contribute to Trash Pileup, Pickup Delays
Several cities have reported anywhere from 20 to 35 percent of their sanitation workers missing work because of COVID in recent weeks as Omicron has spiked.
Video Shows Senior on Bike Punched, Run Over After Picking Up Litter
According to police, the bicyclist was rushed to Illinois Masonic Hospital where he gave authorities his account of the incident.
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.
The 11 Best Kitchen Trash Cans Under $150
Whether you want a small, large, odor-containing standard or automatic opening trash can, there's one out there to suit your needs. Here are 11 of the best.