Hand-pulling incorrect items off the lightning-fast conveyor belt
So, the next window into the recycling plant tour had visitors look on the workers hand-pull non-recyclable items from the fast-moving conveyor belt. This was super interesting to watch. You'd be amazed at what people try to pass off as being recycle. (i.e. stuffed animals, plastic bags, lawn chairs, etc)
We learned that Phoenix, AZ recycles just about anything, including all types of plastic (except plastic bags.) I learned LOTS by watching this process. True confession: I was starting to believe the urban legend that the recycling trucks disposed their contents at the dump! I heard about the tour from a recycling plant representative that hosted a table at a garden show at the local library. I signed up immediately.
ps....I enjoyed everyone's comments yesterday! Such a fascinating topic!
