Stories

The story behind the viral ring recovery: The recent search that made national headlines highlighted a little-known WM and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) program that has been helping New Yorkers recover lost valuables for more than 20 years.

The video series explores how everyday materials are transformed into new products—one frame at a time

What you need to know this Fire Prevention Week about safely charging, storing and disposing of batteries to help prevent fires at home and throughout the waste and recycling system

For more than 60 years, the Gonzales family has worked in the waste industry, experiencing firsthand the evolution of landfill operations, safety and technology.