Contaminants like hazardous waste, food waste, and unclean recyclables negatively affect recycling by:
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Creating health and safety risks for workers at sorting facilities.
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Damaging recycling machinery or causing breakdowns.
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Reducing the quality of recyclable materials, making them unsuitable for reuse.
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Increasing processing costs, as contaminated loads may be rejected and sent to landfill.
Proper sorting and cleaning help maintain the safety, efficiency, and success of recycling programs.
Kind regards,
Murphy