Accepted materials are system-specific
Programs differ because facilities and markets differ.
Contamination has consequences
Incorrect material can reduce sorting efficiency or the value of recovered material.
Markets matter
Collected material needs an economically and technically viable next use.
Design upstream matters
Packaging and product design affect how easily materials can be separated and recovered.
Scope boundary. This page explains system relationships at a planning level. Real utility, transportation, emergency, structural, electrical, cybersecurity and public-safety decisions require local agencies and qualified professionals.