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Rock Falls board adopts recycling ordinance to align with DNR rule changes
Summary
The Rock Falls Town Board approved Ordinance #07142026-1 to implement changes required by a DNR recycling rule revision effective July 1, 2025; the ordinance clarifies accepted materials, resin codes, collection days and fines for violations.
The Rock Falls Town Board on July 14 approved a new recycling ordinance intended to bring the town into compliance with changes in Department of Natural Resources recycling rules that took effect July 1, 2025. Chairman Neubauer moved to adopt Ordinance #07142026-1; Supervisor Niersel seconded and the motion carried.
The ordinance, adopted from a DNR-provided template and tailored to local collection practices, spells out which items the town will accept for recycling, explains the resin codes stamped on containers, sets the town's recycling collection days, and establishes a schedule of fines for ordinance violations. The board discussed how the template was adjusted "based on how we recycle," according to the meeting record.
The measure responds directly to the DNR rule revision the transcript cited; the ordinance number referenced at the meeting is 07142026-1. The board did not discuss a phased implementation schedule or specific enforcement dates during the meeting.
Votes at a glance: Chairman Neubauer moved to approve Ordinance #07142026-1; Supervisor Niersel seconded. The motion carried. Other routine approvals at the meeting included minutes and financial reports (see below).
Next steps: The transcript shows the ordinance was approved on July 14; the meeting did not record an effective date for the ordinance beyond the directive to conform to the DNR rule revision.
