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virgin material
As contrasted with a secondary material, a virgin material is extracted from the earth, refined, and/or synthesized.
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Aluminum beverage cans.
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avoided costs
Solid waste management cost savings compared to disposal, resulting from a recycling or waste reduction program.
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baler
A machine used to compress and bind recyclable materials, such as paper, scrap metal, or rags.
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biodegradable
Organic material that can be converted into basic compounds or elements by bacteria.
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Back Recycling Center - A commercially located, staffed recycling facility that buys post-consumer secondary materials from the public. Buy-back centers usually buy aluminum cans and may also handle glass and paper. These materials are usually not processed at the buy-back center.
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compactor collection vehicle
A large vehicle with an enclosed body that contains power-driven equipment for loading, compressing and distributing waste or recyclable materials within the vehicle.
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composting
A process of decomposing organic matter through the use of microorganisms.
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cullet
Broken scrap glass that is clean and color-sorted, and is used to make new glass.
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disposal fee/tipping fee
A service fee paid to an agency or company that disposes of discards. Garbage disposal requires fees to subsidize the cost of collection and landfills. A tipping fee is determined in dollars per ton.
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