Recycling rates for some MSW categories have increased in the U.S. partly because of

A. inclusion of environmental costs in market prices.
B. the prevalence of MRFs.
C. tax breaks for mining virgin materials.
D. fluctuations in the price of recycled materials.
E. a rise in the number of curbside recycling programs.


Answer: E

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