Landfill disposal costs are driven by weight, volume, and contamination. Heavy materials like metal significantly increase these costs when placed in trash dumpsters.
Recycling removes metal from the landfill stream entirely. This reduces dumpster weight, lowers hauling fees, and minimizes contamination penalties.
Landfills are not designed to process metal efficiently. Recycling facilities are. Using the right outlet for each material keeps waste systems balanced.
Over time, the cost difference between landfill disposal and recycling becomes substantial.
Choosing recycling over disposal is a financial decision, not just an environmental one.
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