In an integrated waste management system, recycling is considered to be cost-effective if the operation costs no more than land disposal of the same waste. Some consumers are beginning to look for boxes and containers that are labeled as recycled or recyclable. Recycled containers are those that have been remanufactured from at least 50 percent post-consumer materials. The logo used to indicate that a container is made from recycled stock is a solid colored circle with a different colored arrow. The logo used to indicate products that are recyclable uses the reverse symbol.
Recycling can be a significant component of an integrated waste management system.
Depending on markets and contract arrangements, various materials can help reduce the cost of waste management practices. In addition, recycling saves energy and resources, making it a valuable part of a waste management effort. Extension fact sheet CDFS-112 discusses community recycling programs and household recycling efforts. All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag.