Recycling is so expensive, it's just expensive, sure it helps the earth and all but come on, it's so expensive.

"So what's the angle you're going to take on this story about The City Council votes to approve new fees because they still need money even though more trash will be recycled rather than hauled and dumped? How even though we have to pay more money, it's ultimately good for our environment which might just improve our daily living any way?"
"No, I think I'm going with it's gonna cost me so much money!"

San Diego's latest attempts to dramatically boost recycling could cost residents millions of dollars next year.

The challenges with waste management are highlighted by two measures projected to divert more than 350,000 tons of recyclables from Miramar Landfill each year. That would raise the citywide recycling rate by roughly 7 percent. It also would cost San Diego about $12 million a year in lost revenues and increased expenses.