by Marissa Begley | Oct 29, 2021 | Recycling Rules
Recycling has always been framed as the consumer’s responsibility; however, we throw out a lot of trash because we are sold and have access to a lot of trash. A big step towards solving our waste crisis is the “circular economy”, where manufacturers take...
by Marissa Begley | Sep 20, 2021 | Recycling Rules
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,...
by Marissa Begley | Sep 9, 2021 | Recycling Rules
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...
by Marissa Begley | Sep 3, 2021 | Recycling Rules
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...
by Marissa Begley | Aug 23, 2021 | Recycling Rules
Pouches are Not Recyclable in the Bin. Juice and food pouches are not recyclable in your bin. Pouches consist of layers of different materials laminated together like polyester, aluminum foil, polyethylene, Mylar, paperboard, and more. They also have spouts, caps, or...