Our recycling robot naming contest may be over (entries closed April 12th, 2024), but the excitement is still buzzing! We're absolutely floored by the incredible response we received. A huge thank you to each and every student who submitted a name for our hard-working...

Have you ever stopped to think about what happens to all the trash you toss in the bin? Most of it ends up in landfills, massive dumps that can grow to be the size of entire towns. While out of sight might seem out of mind, a recent study published in the New York...

A recent report by The Recycling Partnership has uncovered a concerning truth—76% of recyclables end up in the trash at the household level in the US. This article not only highlights the urgency for change but also empowers you to take meaningful action. Key...

Over the past year, the City of Sioux Falls formed a recycling taskforce to tackle the dropping recycling rate. They investigated factors like consumer behavior, multifamily housing, and landfill rates, pinpointing multi-housing and commercial businesses as having the...

  As Sioux Falls navigates its new sustainability plan, it is crucial to focus on practical solutions that can make a real impact on our environment. A recent study highlighted in an article titled "Curbside recycling turns out to be a surprisingly good climate...

Garbage Has Been Increasing in Recycling Loads! What's the problem? We've been seeing a concerning trend with more trash and less recycling coming into Millennium from the Sioux Falls area. These numbers are consistent with what the City is seeing as well: In 2017,...

It's no secret that businesses across the country are struggling to find workers. The solid waste industry is no exception. With South Dakota experiencing an employee shortage even before the pandemic began, we have been in a tough spot here at Millennium with...

The City of Sioux Falls is leading a Steering Committee to help guide sustainability goals and actions. The committee is made up of citizen and industry representatives and Millennium's President, Shannon Dwire, is participating. Dwire is hopeful to make progress on...

Are you up to date on the current recycling legislation? NATIONAL Recycling Legislation Aside from regulating universal and hazardous wastes, there is currently no national legislation that mandates recycling. However, proposed legislation has made a comeback this...

Shout out to the Sustainability Program at USD and the great work they are doing with their recycling program! Their Spring 2021 newsletter highlighted what they've been up to and the success they've seen with their program: It’s student-run: Four undergrads of...