If it’s “stringy”… keep it out of your bin. Tanglers get caught in our equipment and force us to shut down to get them out – wasting time and damaging our equipment. So what classifies as “stringy” and what should you do with it instead? Examples to KEEP OUT OF RECYCLING BIN: Garden Hoses (Donate for […]

Coffee Cups are Recyclable! If your coffee cup is made of paper (not styrofoam), you can recycle it in your Sioux Falls recycling bin. Paper cups were once thought to be non-recyclable due to their plastic lining that insulates and prevents leaks. But these cups are a source of high-quality fiber that can be made […]

Pouches are Not Recyclable in the Bin. Juice and food pouches are not recyclable in your bin. Pouches consist of layers of different materials laminated together like polyester, aluminum foil, polyethylene, Mylar, paperboard, and more. They also have spouts, caps, or zipping mechanisms made of other types of plastics. When these materials are fused together […]