Krezoski adds that none of the unwanted chemicals goes into a dump or landfill. The remaining one percent is recycled in other ways. There is an EPA-approved process for that, and it's done by the commercial hauler because UWM doesn't have a license to treat unwanted chemicals. There are costs to the university in implementing the recycling program. Physical Plant Services has purchased individual recycling wastebaskets and larger recycling carts.
Labor accounts for a large cost because recyclable trash is picked up twice a week.