Did You Know?

In the United States, more than 75 percent of garbage in a typical household is recyclable, leaving less than 25 percent to be sent to land-fills or incinerated. That 25 percent costs citizens money, whereas the 75 percent of recyclable material has the potential to generate revenue. On average, it costs anywhere from $22 to $45 per ton to send garbage to a landfill. On the other hand, recycled material can be sold for anywhere from $12 per ton, up to $100 per ton.