The humble garbage run is getting a high-tech overhaul. From robot trash haulers that arrive on demand to electric trucks designed to silence the morning clatter of diesel engines, waste collection is ...

The council is considering alternatives to a 10-month-old program that residents have complained is cumbersome and ...

Garbage trucks don't just haul away our rubbish — they break it up and compress it, making room for the huge volumes they collect every day. To do this, they sometimes use a blade that rotates quickly ...

SCHENECTADY — Schenectady is preparing to roll out a new bulk item trash program that will see residents purchase stickers when they want to throw out large items including couches and refrigerators.