A Recycling Depot provides residents and businesses with a convenient location to drop off recyclable materials that cannot be collected curbside or have accumulated to the point where they cannot be stored any longer at the residence or place of business. A Recycling Depot would allow to collect a greater variety of items and divert significant tonnage from the waste stream.

Why Is It important?

Waste Recycling is important to sustainability for the following reasons:

• Reduces the need for landfilling and incineration.

• Prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials.

• Saves energy.

• Decreases emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change.

• Conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals.

• Protects and expands U.S. manufacturing jobs and increases U.S. competitiveness.

• Helps sustain the environment for future generations.