Recycle Revolution charges to recycle hard-to-recycle materials (HaRM) for a variety of reasons. Here (in no particular order) are a few scenarios:

• When RR, itself, is charged a fee to recycle the material(s) in question. This is the case with all electronics, light bulbs, and batteries, which RR delivers to certified E-Steward facilities, as well as most compostable materials, which are delivered to commercial composting facilities.
  • Example(s): electronics, light bulbs, batteries, larger composting loads
• When the material(s) in question offer little-to-no financial return in the North Texas market.
  • Example(s): Porcelain toilets, expanded Polystyrene ("Styrofoam"), lighter composting loads
• When the logistical costs involved with process a given material(s) mandate an addition charge (although in many cases, the material, itself, may have value). This scenario is often the result of a lack of adequate local infrastructure.
  • Example: Glass bottles.

Last updated on April 13, 2011 by Eddie Lott