Ideally, however, the recycling costs should be offset by the disposal costs savings. For example, curbside collection is more expensive than drop-off service. Multiple garbage pickups per week and high volumes can make garbage costs soar. Because their fees should reflect the actual amount of disposed waste, volume-based programs encourage waste reduction and recyling. In such programs, if you throw away less, your disposal costs are less.
Jobs associated with post-consumer recycling are true economic development.
The sale of high quality raw materials brings new wealth into our state.