In terms of just collection, recyclables cost a bit more to collect because they're lightweight. With garbage, you have a lot more and just for collection it is cheaper. But when you integrate the whole cost structure—the cost of disposal, the cost to look after the landfill for 30 years, and all of that together—I believe recycling is cheaper. Again, it depends whether you're going to incorporate today's costs and immediate costs or you take into consideration the external costs. Once you take into consideration external costs, recycling is definitely cheaper.
On June 5th, 2014. See this statement in context.