Post in Curbside Recycling

May 22 07:56 UTC

My experience is that 'nicer' wealthier areas are more likely to offer
recycling on the curb-most lower income apartment complexes have dumpsters
for trash and none for recycling (as we work to empower those who are
financially strapped, providing them an opportunity help the planet is a
strong empowerment tool plus it helps the environment and community).

I live in a house in the Hilltop area right now and we have to pay an extra
charge for recycling (growing up in Cuyahoga County where curbside recycling
was free this surprised me)  My wife and I take our recycling up to the
park.  (the charge isn't that much but it is just as easy to take it to the
park down the street right now-maybe when we have kids and loading up the
car is more of a hassle we will sign up)

Nationally, is it normal to charge residents to have curbside recycling?
Regionally and nationally, I would assume that recycling occurs more often
in affluent areas- (is this correct) what efforts can Columbus take to
encourage  recycling in low income neighborhoods and apartment complexes.