Recycling conserves energy and natural resources. It prevents pollution and creates jobs. So when we recycle more, we all benefit. In 2018, Alachua County’s overall recycling percentage was 68%, the third-highest in Florida!

ENERGY SAVINGS

Recycling aluminum cans requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce the same amount of aluminum from scratch.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAVINGS

Every ton of paper recycled saves 7,000 gallons of water and prevents 17 trees from having to be cut down.

NEW CLOTHING

Recycled plastic bottles and jars can be made into durable clothing.

ENERGY SAVINGS

Recycling steel requires 75% less energy than manufacturing new steel.

PROVIDING JOBS

Recycling allowed Alachua County’s Southwest Landfill to stay open four extra years, saving taxpayers money and providing jobs.