Recycling is a critical step towards a more sustainable future, but did you know that recycling guidelines can vary drastically from one locality to another? Recycling is a highly...
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...
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...
Halloween typically ends in big, scary piles of waste. Follow these tips for proper disposal in the Sioux Falls area: 1. Candy Wrappers are Not Recyclable: Unfortunately, plastic and foil...
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...
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...
What types of metal can you recycle in your Sioux Falls bin? The only metal accepted in the Sioux Falls recycling bin is: Food and beverage containers, cans, tins...
How clean does your recycling 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...
