Scrap metal does not belong in your recycling bin.  The only metal accepted in the Sioux Falls recycling bin is empty metal food and beverage containers, cans, tins and clean aluminum foil. That’s it.  Anything else can damage the recycling equipment which is specifically designed to sort the “yes” materials. Items that are not recognized […]

Fireworks DO NOT belong in your Sioux Falls recycling bin. It’s important to dispose of fireworks in the safest way possible to prevent harm to yourself and others after you’ve disposed of them. How To Dispose Of Fireworks and Firecrackers (NOT in  your recycling bin): Make sure all fireworks are completely extinguished and no longer […]

Back to the basics of recycling. More pressure is needed from consumers to make producers care enough about designing products and packaging with recyclablity in mind, however, until that happens, we need to continue to focus on what works. Instead of getting caught up in all the flashy products and packaging that can’t be recycled […]