If the change to single-stream recycling causes an increase of recycling loads being contaminated with trash, the amount of residuals discharged
A) increases
B) decreases
C) does not change
D) cannot be determined

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If recycling loads are contaminated with trash due to the change to single-stream recycling, the amount of residuals discharged will increase as contaminated loads will need to be disposed of in a landfill, leading to an increase in residuals discharged.

If the Change to Single-Stream Recycling Causes an Increase of Recycling