Which of the following statements is false?

A. It is more economical to have consumers separate trash before pickup than to use materials recovery facilities.
B. Glass, iron, and aluminum can be recovered from solid wastes.
C. The source-separation approach usually involves consumers separating trash into four collections: glass, paper, plastic, and metal.
D. Materials-recovery facilities provide many more jobs than low-technology recycling.
E. Materials-recovery facilities need a large input of garbage to be financially successful.


Answer: D

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