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WHY RECYCLE?

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Done right, recycling COSTS LESS than landfilling or incineration.

Recycling right CONSERVES valuable resources and SAVES ENERGY.

Recycling is
THE LAW IN CONNECTICUT. But that’s not the only reason we do it.

ANNUAL BENEFIT of recycling to Connecticut’s economy is estimated to be over $700 MILLION.

REDUCING the garbage in our landfills, reduces air and water pollution.

Increasing residential and commercial recycling collection within the state will DIRECTLY INCREASE LOCAL JOBS.

Preventing 1 TON of PAPER WASTE will save 15 MATURE TREES.

DECREASES GREENHOUSE GASES and POLLUTANTS that impact our climate and health.