Complex sentence: Ted explains that he has been "chronically homeless" for too long, that, in addition to his ability to "do as he pleases" (by not having to answer to a boss), recycling keeps him on the streets.
Split into simpler sentences: Ted explains that he has been "chronically homeless" for too long. That, in addition to his ability to "do as he pleases" (by not having to answer to a boss), recycling keeps him on the streets.