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Waste

Learn about Waste Management in SimCity 4, including Landfill costs ($50C, $10M) and Recycling Center requirements.

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Learn about Waste Management in SimCity 4, including Landfill costs ($50C, $10M) and Recycling Center requirements.

Landfill

The Landfill is the most basic waste management structure. It costs $50 in Construction ($C) and $10 in Monthly Maintenance ($M). A minimum zone of 4 tiles is required for its placement.

Recycling Center

The Recycling Center is a more advanced waste management option. It costs $5000 in Construction ($C) and $350 in Monthly Maintenance ($M). To build a Recycling Center, you must meet two conditions: first, you need to have reduced garbage by 20%, and second, your city must be serving a population of 20,000 Sims.

Tips
  • Placing Landfills too close to residential zones can decrease land value and make your Sims unhappy.
  • Recycling Centers significantly reduce the amount of garbage your city produces, helping to keep pollution down.
  • Ensure you have sufficient capacity for waste disposal as your city grows to avoid garbage piling up.

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