Recycling really does work in Sioux Falls… and is an ESSENTIAL part of our community! First, let’s address the biggest problem facing the recycling industry: PLASTIC. Plastic is a problem, while it’s important to recycle the type of plastic that can actually be recycled, we must also hold manufacturers accountable for the majority of plastic […]

PLEASE KEEP POLITICAL SIGNS OUT OF YOUR RECYCLING BIN! Political signs are usually made from durable materials like corrugated plastic or plastic film with a metal frame. While these materials make signs weatherproof, they also make them less recyclable. Political Candidate Signs CANNOT be recycled in the single stream. These require specialized processes to handle […]

Halloween typically ends in big, scary piles of waste. Follow these tips for proper disposal in the Sioux Falls area: 1. Candy Wrappers are Not Recyclable: Unfortunately, plastic and foil candy wrappers are NOT recyclable. When purchasing candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters, look for cardboard box options instead and go for bulk to avoid excess packaging. […]