Why, according to the author, are the urban recyclers facing a sharp decline in their business?

• A. Recession has adversely affected the prices of scrap thus, making it an unprofitable business
• B. Many governmental and private organizations have entered the business providing a comparatively better service
• C. Their work has been gradually derecognized by the government
• D. Recycling and waste disposing techniques are cost inefficient
• E. None of these