Recycling Center Facts

Recycling center's handle all recyclable materials that would just end up in a landfill if not recycled. Recycling is easily handled by placing all materials in a curbside recycling bin or visiting a recycling center. These beneficial centers help reduce waste by reusing the common materials for other uses. Knowing the true facts about recycling will help everyone realize the importance of cutting back on waste.  

• Landfill are packed tightly and
  covered with other materials that slow down the decomposition of the
  materials.


• Everyday American businesses
  generate large amounts of paper waste that could circle the earth 30
  times. Businesses that utilize recycling can save at least half of
  the production.


• A ton of recycled paper can save
  5000 kilowatts of energy, 20 trees, 380 gallons of oil, and 7,500
  gallons of water.


• Each year Americans throw out 25
  trillion Styrofoam cups.


• Recycling Styrofoam cups will
  drastically reduce the amount of waste in landfills.


• You can recycle paper, cardboard,
  boxes, poster board, aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles or
  containers, and metal waste. Changing a few disposal methods can
  save money and the environment.


• Recycling centers turn household
  waste into manufacturing materials for other products.


• Plastic recyclables are shredded
  and reused for other items.


• Some Eco-conscious states offer
  rebates to consumers and businesses to increase recycling.


• Some states offer buy back
  programs to reduce recyclable waste from construction materials.


• Recycling centers generate
  revenues over $236 billion a year to the economy.


• The energy saved through recycling
  instead of producing new products will supply cities with much
  needed energy.


• Recycling helps slow global
  warming by decreasing waste and pollutants.