State governments have tried to control the growing problem of waste disposal in their states. Some have offered grants to start recycling centers, and incentive programs to encourage recycling. A few have made laws to control the waste problem by making the state change to recycling. Communities within these states have started curb-side recycling where garbage is separated by people before pickup. Others have used money made from landfill fees to create recycling centers, and have encouraged incentive programs created by the state.
Some communities get the area businesses to recycle their waste and buy recycled goods.
This has created growing recycling markets and, in effect, many jobs have been developed, thus encouraging a growing recycling community. Communities in those states with recycling laws are subject to improving the percentage of recycled waste or face tax increases and other penalties. This has forced communities toward creating systems and facilities for recycling their waste. Although these state wide methods work to reduce our garbage crisis, not even half of the states are currently active in these programs. I agree with congressman Richard Baker's opening statement in the court hearing on plastics recycling.