How much of the stuff we recycle actually makes it to recycling centers?

And how much ends up in the landfill anyway?

I spend a bit of effort on my recycling and follow the rules. I don’t throw grease or food contaminated stuff in my recycle can, unless it can be rinsed off.

I peel off labels, except for those that require an act of God to get off (wine bottles!) As far as I know, I don’t throw anything that can’t be recycled in my bin.

I haul the city bin out to the curb every Monday night, and haul it back in on Tuesday.

Am I wasting my time?

However, the upside is I only have to take the trash-trash out once a week now, rather than 2+ times a week. That saves on trash bags.