All recycling programs are a scam.
Even the scrap metals drives in WW2 were just for public morale boosting. Very little was ever done with the pots and pans collected.
Socialists then and now need to provide people with busy work, so that the people feel good about themselves and that they are contributing.
Most charities are scams after a while too. They start out with good intentions and then they become top heavy and dependent on the money.