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Batteries don't belong in your recycling bin. Think about how many things in your home use batteries. Phones, toys, power tools, electric toothbrushes, vapes, and even greeting cards. Batteries are everywhere, and it's not always obvious which products contain them or...
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently shared results from its second annual Recycling in Action Month, and the numbers show just how valuable it can be to see recycling firsthand! Throughout May, 41 recycling facilities, including Millennium Recycling,...
If you've looked at the Sioux Falls recycling trends recently, you've probably noticed they're moving in the wrong direction. The City's reported recycling rate has dropped from 22.8% in 2017 to 16.3% in 2025, while the amount of material going to the landfill...
If you've ever seen a Millennium Recycling presentation, social media post, been on a tour, or browsed our website...you've probably heard us talk about the "big recycling no-nos." No plastic bags, No food or liquids, and No batteries. Recently, one of the nation's...
This May, Millennium Recycling is once again participating in Recycling in Action, a nationwide initiative led by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). The goal is simple: give people a chance to see how recycling actually works. Last year, the program brought...
Millennium Recycling President Shannon Dwire recently sat down with KELOLAND for a segment on Inside KELOLAND, highlighting how recycling works locally and how new tools are making it easier for people to get it right. The segment focused on a simple but important...
If you’ve ever wondered what really happens after something goes in the recycling bin—you’re not alone. Recently, Shannon Dwire, President of Millennium Recycling, sat down with Star Media to walk through exactly what happens to recycling in our region—and how it all...
Earth Month is a great time to pause and think about what happens to the materials we use every day—and where they end up. At Millennium Recycling, that’s something we focus on year-round. Through education, partnerships, and community outreach, the goal has always...
Earth Month is a good reminder of something we don’t always think about day to day: What we throw away—and where it ends up—matters. A new report from the World Bank estimates that global waste could increase by 50% by 2050 if we continue on our current path. That’s a...
Video released by St. Francis House highlighting Lori’s story and featuring Millennium President Shannon Dwire Some people are known for their past. Others are known for how they show up. Lori showed up — and we’re incredibly proud of her. At Millennium, we...
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