Chuck,

Private businesses do not continue to run, if they do not make money or see
money in the future operations. Also it is not true that they will not
charge fees for waste collection, if they are making money from the waste.

By the way, there is money in recycling. Here is the example:

I collect grass clippings, and fallen leaves at every mowing of the yard
(about 5-6 cubic feet every month). Add to it kitchen waste and put in
compost pile (a total of 80-100 cubic feet per year). At the end of the
year, it makes about 40-45 cubic feet of rich, black compost good for the
garden and flower beds. The total value returned is about $ 50.00 at the
prevailing rates (2 cubic foot bag at $ 2.99) after deducting water cost ($
10.00) added to the pile to keep it moist during decomposition.  In addition
it saves $$ by reducing waste transport cost, and landfill volume reduction
thereby increasing its life span.

This is just a small example. Similar savings may be computed (estimated)
for paper, glass, and aluminum recycling. Thanks


pratap singh
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