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Wixom first city in Oakland County to begin weekly compost food waste collection

In an effort to reduce the stress on landfills, Wixom has begun weekly collection of food scraps to compost and turn into soil for other city projects and gardens. However, residents have concerns.

In local efforts to eliminate food waste, 'Southfield and Wixom are pioneers' as new programs debut

Clean up and clear out during Earth Day

METRO DETROIT While Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22, those looking to tidy up the planet or simply their homes  can do so on a number of dates from now through May.

Gift bags, tissue paper: What to recycle, what to trash at Christmas

The holidays aren t merry and bright for recycling workers. Instead, they re filled with junk that wishful recyclers should be putting into the trash.

Dispose responsibly this holiday season

METO DETROIT The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most wasteful time of the year.