Recycling saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, reduces emissions of air and water pollutants, and conserves natural resources.

Did you know?

Recycling one ton of paper saves the equivalent of 17 trees, saves enough energy to power an average home for six months, saves 7,000 gallons of water, and keeps 60 pounds of pollutants out of the air.

Every glass bottle recycled saves enough energy to light a 100 watt light bulb for four hours.

For more information, visit http://www.bcua.org/SolidWaste_Recycling.htm.