Recycling Basics
Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community and the environment.
Benefits of Recycling
Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators
Conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals
Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials
Saves energy
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change
Helps sustain the environment for future generations
Helps create new well-paying jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States