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Why Recycle


Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 75 percent of our waste is recyclable, which goes well beyond what you toss in your recycling bin at home, at the office or at school.

1) Recycling keeps valuable material such as aluminum and paper out of landfills, so this material can be reused in other forms and not wasted.

2) Recycling prevents hazardous materials and chemicals such as lead and mercury from ending up in landfills, which can contaminate soil and leach into our drinking water.

 

A LOOK INTO THE PAST:
The EPA reports that 20 years ago, only one curbside recycling program existed in the entire country.
 

 

 



What Can I Recycle?