by Marissa Begley | Nov 15, 2022 | Recycling Explained
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...
by Marissa Begley | Nov 8, 2022 | Recycling Explained
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...
by Marissa Begley | Oct 18, 2022 | The Yes List: In Detail
Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil and can be recycled up to seven times before it must be discarded! Learn what types of paper you can put in the Sioux falls recycling bin: SIOUX FALLS GUIDE TO PAPER RECYCLING:...
by Marissa Begley | Oct 17, 2022 | Recycling Explained
When placed in your recycling bin, the Dirty Dozen (listed below) can really hurt the recycling process. They have the potential to: Jam the sorting equipment by wrapping around and stopping moving parts. Reduce the recyclability of other materials from contamination....
by Marissa Begley | Oct 11, 2022 | The Yes List: In Detail
Many products we buy are packaged in boxes for shipping and/or branded packaging, usually made of cardboard or paperboard, boxboard and chipboard. Unlike corrugated cardboard, paperboard is made with just one layer, while cardboard is made with three (two flat layers...