ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — About half of what’s collected for recycling waste in Rockford isn’t actually recyclable, according to the city.
Early last year, the city gave out new recycling bins to Rockford residents, and with the new addition, more people have been sorting their waste.
However, Rob Wilhelmi, with Rockford’s Community and Economic Development department, said many residents are trying to recycle items that aren’t recyclable…