This document contains some typically perceived myths about recycling. It is intended to clear misunderstandings and give people an accurate frame of mind to consider recycling with. Please send your comments to Rice IWMS .
Recycling means more material to collect.
The same amount of waste is generated as with an all-disposal system. That waste is just separated into useful categories that can be reprocessed into usable goods. Not recycling is cheaper than recycling. Recycling should always be compared against disposal, since the material still must be transported off campus. Not recycling means paying for disposal.