I think recycling is important to prevent waste of things that can be used again. Do you recycle?
Yes I actually do apart of my HOA fees we have a recycle bin in our sub division. 
It's a great alternative to the way we have thrown things away in the past and hopefully help save the environment. 
I really hope it helps more because you would be surprised how much trash is around my city people don't recycle or throw items away and it is hurting our surroundings. 
I guess people don't want to be bothered. You should post "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" posters around the city to remind people.