You read it right.

We need a trash economy because our economy is already trash.

Here is my plan.

We do it like the hindus and build our belief system around cows.
http://www.contemporarynomad.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/blog_trash_cow3.jpg
The image above is proof that cows are the natural enemy of trash and we can use that hatred to produce electricity.

We then sell that electricity back to the cows and make them our indertured servants.

Trust me Sir, Ma'am or Helicopter,
It just works.

P.S.
I am not Todd Howard