Strengthening the City Council's Recycling Argument

In an effort to promote eco-friendly practices, a city council recently proposed a new ordinance requiring all citizens to separate recyclables from their regular trash. The council claims that if residents adhere to this requirement, the city will significantly reduce landfill waste and increase recycling rates. However, several residents argue that enforcing such a rule will be difficult and may lead to increased fines and conflicts.

To strengthen the city council's argument, which of the following statements would be most helpful?