&gt; separation by the consumer is still more effective than having it done after collection<p>I think this is an antiquated view, because at least some recycling facilities specifically request that you not separate anything. It might sorted by humans after collection, but apparently it&#x27;s most efficient to have everything dumped into the truck together.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;durhamnc.gov&#x2F;862&#x2F;Recycling" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;durhamnc.gov&#x2F;862&#x2F;Recycling</a>