First it is very hard to think the stats shown for 2019 are correct, but maybe that reflects a lack of reporting in that year?
Each state should have its own law to address this problem, as it is not a only a three year old or sudden problem. A federal backstop law should also have been passed long ago, to respond to interstate or national crime groups.
When is recycling a crime? When the materials being recycled are stolen!
First it is very hard to think the stats shown for 2019 are correct, but maybe that reflects a lack of reporting in that year?
Each state should have its own law to address this problem, as it is not a only a three year old or sudden problem. A federal backstop law should also have been passed long ago, to respond to interstate or national crime groups.
When is recycling a crime? When the materials being recycled are stolen!