. Not always Cost Effective: Recycling is not always cost-effective. Sometimes, there may be a need to establish separate factories to process reusable products. This may create more pollution as they would go under the process of cleaning, storage and transportation. - See more at: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-recycling.php#sthash.wzhE0msX.dpuf