Incinerators are one of the largest sources of air pollution in most communities, spewing gases that contribute to acid rain, toxic metals and dioxins. Common Sense - making the most of what we've got is an American tradition. It's Quick - it takes less time than you think. A study done for the EPA showed that the total time used by a household is only 73 minutes per month. You can make a profit on it by selling aluminum.
Recycling also saves on natural resources.