by Marissa Begley | Apr 21, 2022 | Recycling Explained
Does Recycling Really Work? When we hear recycling doesn’t work and that nothing is really recycled – it can be disheartening.. But is it true? NO! Negative talking points have honed in on one type of material: Plastic. 90% of plastics can’t be recycled with a lack of...
by Marissa Begley | Apr 15, 2022 | Recycling Explained
Millennium does NOT pay for aluminum cans or other metal cans. As a single stream processor, we accept mixed recyclable materials including plastic bottles, tubs and jugs, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, and metal cans. Residents can bring their recyclables...
by Marissa Begley | Feb 28, 2022 | Recycling Explained
How clean do food and drink containers really need to be? Small amounts of food don’t interfere with the process, but your effort of scraping out as much food residue as possible can make a big difference to prevent issues! How to “clean” your containers:...
by Marissa Begley | Feb 15, 2022 | Recycling Explained
Why No Bags in the Bin? Plastic bags and film are not accepted in the mixed recycling bin. End-users who make recycled products do not accept bags and film from mixed recycling processors like Millennium, only from “clean” separated sources like retail...
by Marissa Begley | Feb 1, 2022 | Recycling Explained
Why should we recycle in Sioux Falls? Burying or burning trash may seem like an easier option in the short term, but the savings that come from recycling are long term. The 3 E’s 1. Economy: Saves Tax Dollars: By reducing the amount of waste we send to...
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