Needles NEVER Go in the Bin

Needles NEVER Go in the Bin

Needles and Sharps should NEVER be placed in the recycling bin. Do your part to protect your waste hauler and recycling workers! NEVER place loose needles or sharps in recycling bins and ONLY use approved sharps containers for disposal. HOW TO DISPOSE OF SHARPS IN...
The Mounting Medical Waste Problem

The Mounting Medical Waste Problem

When we think of medical waste, we often think of hospitals and clinics, but there are many others who have a waste stream equally as dangerous. Home healthcare, nursing homes, dental practices, laboratories, funeral homes, medical schools, veterinarians, hospices,...
Stringy Stuff- Keep it Out!

Stringy Stuff- Keep it Out!

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...
Can I Recycle Coffee Cups?

Can I Recycle Coffee Cups?

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...