May 2 -
Pennsylvania recycled a record amount of material in 2005, according to stats the state released May 2.
The state recovered 4.86 million tons of recyclables in 2005, which saved consumers and businesses $263 million in disposal costs, using an estimated statewide disposal fee of $54 per ton. The recycled materials had an estimated market value of $577 million.
Recycling also avoided 2.5 million metric tons of air emissions and nearly 9,000 metric tons of water pollution in the state.
"The recycling industry is a significant contributor to Pennsylvania“s economic vitality and environmental health," said Gov. Edward G. Rendell.
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