After sorting, for mechanical recycling the plastic recyclables are then shredded. The contamination of the materials collected causes the diversion of recyclables to landfills. Recycling practices and recyclables production particularly depend on consumer awareness for future implementations. Oxnard collects and processes trash, recyclables, and green waste for its citizens. The main categories are mixed waste collection, commingled recyclables, and source separation. Disposal of recyclables in the garbage is prohibited from households, businesses and apartments. Applications of e-waste treated recyclables include the production of coins, screens and jewellery. States with landfill bans of recyclables include Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and North Carolina. In total, 24.7 million pounds of litter and 68 million pounds of recyclables were collected. They have the function of sorting and aggregate recyclables. It handles over 12,000 tons of residential and institutional refuse and recyclables a day. However, the dirty MRF process results in greater contamination of recyclables, especially of paper.