These materials go directly to the recycling facility. Residents in every Hamilton County community have access to some type of recycling program. This is a great success due to the fact that in 1990, only 50 percent of Hamilton County communities offered recycling programs. Buy recycled-content materials. The only way to assure that recycling programs continue is if there is a market for recyclables.
Consumers control the market place for recyclables though their purchasing practices.
Thus, when shopping, be sure to read the labels to see if the product is either made out of or packaged in recycled-content materials. Every community in Hamilton County has either drop-off or curbside recycling available to their residents. In fact, many Hamilton County communities offer these services at no charge to their residents. Yet, in most communities, only 30 percent to 40 percent of the residents choose to participate. If you have these programs and they are offered for free, take advantage of them and participate.