Can You Recycle Caps or Lids?

Can You Recycle Caps or Lids?

  The recyclability of container caps and lids has always been a popular question and the topic of many stimulating conversations between recycling enthusiasts. What caps, tops, and lids can be recycled in Sioux Falls? Plastic Bottles (Soda, Water, Pills): If...
Styrofoam: In a box?

Styrofoam: In a box?

Styrofoam is NOT recyclable in Sioux Falls, even if it’s inside your cardboard box. We receive lots of cardboard boxes for recycling. Along with boxes, we also see a lot of packaging material left inside: plastic wrap, packaging bubbles and styrofoam. Plastic...
Recycle Your Cartons!

Recycle Your Cartons!

Cartons can be recycled! And we’re not just talking milk cartons. Food and beverage cartons no longer contain wax like they did many years ago. Instead, they are made of mostly paper with thin layers of plastic and aluminum. This means they can be recycled in...
Styrofoam is ALWAYS a No.

Styrofoam is ALWAYS a No.

Styrofoam Is NOT Recyclable in Sioux Falls. But why?? We hear it all the time- “Isn’t it just plastic? Why can’t we recycle it?” This squeaky, messy material also known as expanded polystyrene is NOT recyclable in Sioux Falls. Plastics are not...