During this jolly, gift-giving season, don’t forget to give back to the planet. When you’re ready to get rid of your Christmas trees and have tons of wrapping paper to toss, it’s important to know the ...

Christmas has officially come and gone, and we all know what comes next: cleanup. Whether you're looking to dispose of your holiday trash right away or well into the new year, Columbus offers a number ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The holidays create a lot of waste, with all the wrapped presents, holiday-centric clothing and strands of lights that don't work ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My neighbor spends his Christmas Day taking down his Christmas decorations. I know this because by sundown on Christmas Day, his ...

The holidays might be a time of wonder and fun, family trips and get-togethers and loads of memories. But there's a down side: They tend to produce a lot of waste, too. Here are some tips for ...

Christmas is over, but the remnants – stacks of cardboard boxes, bags of sparkly wrapping paper and maybe one or two broken ornaments – remain. Though it's easy to toss these items into the garbage, ...

When you are ready to be rid of your real Christmas tree, you can give it a second life. Recycling programs turn trees into mulch to be used in public parks and trails. Wake County has several ...