“Shells from crabs, shrimp, and other shellfish can damage the disposal,” says Palla. Wilson notes that flushable cat litter ...

Many of us take our garbage disposal for granted, but when it stops working, it can shut down most kitchen tasks. We depend on this contraption to help break down a variety of soft food items when ...

As cities around the world grow, scientists are taking a closer look at animals that eat human garbage. In one Australian suburb, wild cockatoos taught themselves how to open garbage bins.

The HIDRA project considered how to counter potential future human actions that could disturb areas occupied by radioactive waste disposal facilities. Such human intrusions could affect the integrity ...