Which is better: the source separation method or the mixed material method?
The higher onsite costs of a source separation program –¬ in which materials are sorted and each type is placed in its own bin –¬ may be offset by much lower disposal costs and the much higher value of recovered materials. Mixed material systems generally have lower recycling rates and have more difficulty documenting recycling amounts. If space is limited, consider a hybrid system. Use one container for a large quantity of easily recycled material such as cardboard and another for the mixed materials.
