by Marissa Begley | Aug 6, 2018 | Recycling Explained
Banners, Camping Tents and Tarps are NOT recyclable in the single stream… no matter what material they are made of. WHY NOT!?! Vinyl, plastic, cloth or fabric tarps, banners, tents and other types of textiles (clothing, blankets, bed sheets, towels etc.) get caught in...
by Marissa Begley | Aug 2, 2018 | Recycling Explained
NOT accepted at Millennium: Electronics, Bulbs & Batteries It is ILLEGAL to throw electronics and white good appliances in your Sioux Falls trash bin and they are NOT ALLOWED in your recycling bin. They cause serious problems at the recycling facility and are a...
by Marissa Begley | Jul 23, 2018 | Recycling Explained
Businesses opt-out of single stream recycling for many different reasons – often times it’s lack of knowledge on what can be recycled or what their recycling options are. Recycling usually doesn’t make the top of the day’s agenda, especially if...
by Marissa Begley | Jul 23, 2018 | Recycling Explained
In the midst of tough commodity markets that demand higher-quality material, contamination is one of the biggest challenges we face in the recycling industry. To combat contamination, education is key. But not just any education will do. As service providers,...
by Marissa Begley | Jun 17, 2018 | Recycling Explained
NOT IN THE BIN: Furniture Furniture like plastic chairs, fabric sofas, wooden tables, and metal stools are not recyclable in your bin. The single stream recycling process is not meant for items made of mixed material and it can actually damage the equipment if it...