Question by Jiggity: How does a recycling facility sort the different types of materials?
I am talking about facilities where they pick up all the paper, cans, glass, cardboard, etc. together in one container at the curbside and then have to sort them all out at the facility. The citizens do not do any sorting of the recycling materials on their own.

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Answer by myrtguy
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