Roanoke is experiencing recycling delays due to a shortage of CDL-certified drivers, leaving residents with overflowing bins and growing frustration. City officials suggest a creative solution.

Some Roanoke streets are left with recycling at the curb with several residents saying that recycling crews skipped their streets for the past few weeks, and the missed pick-ups are piling up, leaving full bins and frustration.

Carilion is set to host its annual electronics recycling event again on Saturday.

Helping people clear out some old junk and keeping the environment safe, that was the goal for Carilion’s Electronics Recycling day.

Do you have any electronics you need to get rid of? You’ll be able to do just that safely at Carillion’s electronics recycling day. You can bring things like phones, computer towers, power tools, exercise equipment and more.

Recycling is suspended until further notice in Roanoke County.

Joe Bedetto, the President of RDS, says the plant is not functional and they don’t have an estimated time on when it will be back open.

During the event, Target said that shoppers will have the chance to recycle an old, expired, or damaged car seat to get a coupon on the Target app or online for 20% off one car seat, stroller, or some baby gear.

What happens after you drop off your recycling or it gets picked up from your house? We’re taking you inside the process and explaining why it’s not always easy.

Check with your city or county to see what they will accept for recycling

When it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What can one person even DO?”, you’re likely not alone.

Friday marks Earth Day, and according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, the recycling rate in the U.S. was 32.1%, down from 34.5% in 2015.

If you’re known to blindly toss anything paper or plastic into the recycling bin, you’re probably not alone.