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When it comes to recycling, there are a few universal rules we should all live by, no matter where you live. 1. Always check your local requirements The most important rule in recycling is knowing what you can recycle. This means checking with your city or...
Millennium started single stream recycling in 2007, allowing all materials to be placed into one, single, mixed bin. Prior to single stream, items had to be sorted into different categories before they were collected. Over the years, we have added various types of...
Since 2019, Sioux Falls recyclers have been asked to keep bags out of their recycling bins — and every so often, that rule still sparks debate. Some residents and even a few businesses wonder why it’s such a big deal, or assume it’s just a local restriction. The...
As we give thanks with family and friends, we also increase our waste by more than 25 percent! We've put together a simple Thanksgiving Waste Guide to recycle as much as possible: Aluminum Foil, Trays and Pans: Recycle! Remove ALL food/liquids and recycle in your...
Fire Prevention Week may be over, but safety around lithium-ion batteries is something we should all keep in mind year-round. From laptops and power tools to cameras and vapes, more and more everyday items are powered by lithium-ion batteries—and while these batteries...
Please keep batteries OUT of the recycling bin. Why? When crushed or punctured, batteries cause fires in transit, at the recycling center or at the landfill. Fires from batteries, particularly Lithium batteries, are happening almost daily at Material Recovery...
With good intentions, someone can easily cause more harm than good when it comes to recycling general household cleaners, pesticides, fertilizer or other chemical containers. If not properly rinsed, these can seriously harm waste haulers and recycling workers as well...
"Contami..what?? First, let's discuss how a single-stream recycling facility works: At Millennium, waste haulers pick up mixed recyclables from your home or business and bring them to our facility. We use automated equipment to sort out recyclable material and...
Fireworks DO NOT belong in your Sioux Falls recycling bin. It's important to dispose of fireworks in the safest way possible to prevent harm to yourself and others after you've disposed of them. How To Dispose Of Fireworks and Firecrackers (NOT in your recycling...
If you still have a stack of old VHS or cassette tapes tucked away in your basement, you’re not alone. While they once held family memories and favorite movies, these tapes have now been replaced by DVDs, streaming services, and digital storage. Unfortunately, VHS and...
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