trash

Massachusetts has what's called a "waste ban," meaning, there are prohibitions on the disposal and transfer of certain toxic and/or recyclable items. Waste bans are intended to encourage reuse and/or recycling of certain waste materials, conserve disposal capacity, and reduce adverse environmental impacts from waste materials containing toxic substances.

Dartmouth has officially launched a Pilot Food Waste Drop-off Program to help residents compost food waste and reduce landfill use.

People leaving trash on ATMs causes annoyance and problems, so it's important to be responsible and respect shared spaces.

Fairhaven has become the latest Massachusetts town to approve a new trash tax.

Fairhaven residents may soon have to start paying for trash removal. A fee is being considered.

Massachusetts residents should pay extra attention to what goes in the trash can. It's illegal to throw these items away the regular way.

It's been a slow tourist season for the SouthCoast so we can't blame our visitors for the messy garbage containers in Downtown New Bedford.

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This isn't a new issue; ever since this pandemic began, the trash has been piling up week after week at our house. Yours too?

So many questions and not enough answers about the boat that was dumped off on the side of 195 West in Dartmouth.