[Pontiac]

The only time I have ever seen recycling work properly was back in Silicon Valley for our yard debris collection.

I would be interested to know what this program cost.

What did this composted cost per cubic yard?

Is it comparable to commercially available mulch?

I would bet that this yard waste composted by Government Union Labor is costing at least 3 times commercially available mulch.

[CatOwner]

Versus having to haul the material to a landfill, which is far further out from the city than the composting site, and having to deal with it there?

Ideally, people would find a way to compost material back into their own yards, i.e. compost bins, chop and drop, etc. But most people are too lazy or can't be inconvenienced.