Recycling

Local authorities called for some evacuations and told other nearby residents to shelter in place. Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources is on the scene to assess potential environmental impacts from the incident.

Eclipse glasses can be mailed to Eclipse Glasses USA or to Astronomers Without Borders. Both are organizations that collect the glasses for kids who live in underserved communities around the world.

The EPA found SA Recycling stored scrap metal, gas cans and other waste material in a way that could transport them into the river during a rain event.

Food waste takes up space in landfills and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Composting that waste can reduce climate impacts and save municipalities money on landfill fees, but concerns about bad smells and pests sometimes get in the way.

Refuse and recycling departments throughout the region have set up drop-off locations for holiday recyclables. Officials say this is an effort to reduce waste during the holidays.

The wind energy industry is now facing a new challenge: what to do with old wind turbine blades when it’s time to replace them.

The city halted pickup of the blue bins separately from trash in July 2021 because it lacked workers.

The bill now heads to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk who, according to the House sponsor, is expected to sign it.

St. Louis has gone without alleyway recycling for nearly a year, but Mayor Tishaura Jones promises it's coming back this May.

The bill, exempting the technology from some permit requirements, is opposed by the state’s major environmental groups