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It would be possible to establish curbside collection programs in the more populated parts of unincorporated areas. Collection could be performed by the franchised collectors while performing regular collection services, or on separate days. In order to achieve maximum participation and provide an affordable service, it would probably be necessary to establish mandatory collection service in areas targeted for curbside recycling programs. The growth pattern that is envisioned by the County General Plan now being adopted is one of incorporated jurisdictions separated by rural areas, as opposed to cities separated by suburban areas and industrial parks. Because of the predominance of the agricultural industry in the County, there is a strong movement to preserve the integrity of the remaining rural areas, and limit suburban sprawl. Such a pattern doesn't lend itself to mandatory garbage collection or curbside recycling in sparsely populated rural areas in the unincorporated County. A curbside recycling program would be more practical in areas contiguous to cities which are more densely populated. These include a significant portion of the population in the unincorporated area. A curbside program in the unincorporated area around Stockton would serve the greatest population concentration. Curbside recycling in areas immediately adjacent to the Cities of Lodi, Tracy, and Manteca could also be considered. An alternative to curbside collection for residents of the unincorporated area is the use of central collection sites. There are no buy-back centers for recyclables outside the city limits because of low population densities. Some bins for the drop-off of newspapers, cans, and bottles are in place in some unincorporated areas. These are usually associated with school programs. County residents near cities can use recycling centers in the cities. To serve County residents the County could establish drop-off or buy-back Chapter 4 - Recycling 21