Making an effort to recycle or reuse items in the golf course operations waste stream is not only good for the environment, it’s good for the bottom line. And it’s gaining popularity. For example, 92 percent of facilities that have oils in their waste stream recycle or reuse them. Other recycle/reuse rates include equipment/golf car batteries (93 percent), hydraulic fluids (89 percent), fryer/cooking grease (89 percent), pallets (79 percent), tires (77 percent) and aluminum (76 percent). So make it a point to explore ways to reap the benefits of recycling.