Here are a few good reasons to RECYCLE!


Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions by requiring significantly less energy to manufacture products from recyclables than virgin ore and by avoiding land filling.

Energy saved using recycled materials vs. virgin ore:

  • 95% for aluminum
  • 85% for copper
  • 80% for plastic
  • 74% for iron and steel
  • 64% for paper


    • Conserves natural resources.

    Recycling one ton of:

  • Paper saves 17 trees, 79 gallons of oil, 7000 gallons of water, and 3.3 cubic yards of landfill.
  • Steel conserves 2500 lbs. of iron ore, 1400 lbs. of coal and 120 lbs. of limestone.

  • Aluminum conserves up to 8 tons bauxite ore and 14 megawatt hours of electricity.


    • Diverts 145 million tons of materials away from landfills.


    Recycling provides cleaner air and water by safely removing potentially hazardous materials and keeping them out of landfills.


    *Recycling Facts courtesy of Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (http://www.isri.org)