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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Keep it Loose! Mixed Recycling should be placed LOOSE inside your bin... NOT bagged. Why loose? Our equipment sorts items by type, and they must go through the process loose for the equipment to "see" them. If anything comes in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A national trend is moving towards unified education across all communities. At Millennium, we whole-hardheartedly believe in this effort. With the recent removal of plastic bags (the first change to our accepted list in 12 years),...
10 Things you should STOP putting in your bin! Keep your waste hauler and your local recycler sane by keeping these common non-recyclables out: 1. Plastic Bags: Pastic bags and film are very difficult to contain if loose and get stuck in equipment. Disappearing...
Not everything with a recycling symbol can be recycled in your bin. The iconic symbol of chasing arrows in a triangle and even the word "recyclable" displayed on a package doesn't necessarily mean something can be recycled in your area. There's a huge disconnect...
The recycling bin is NOT for pet waste. From cat litter, to dirty litter boxes, to full bags of dog poo... please do not place pet waste in the recycling bin. If you're out in public or at a city park in Sioux Falls, do NOT place pet waste bags in the blue recycling...
Millennium celebrated our 20 year anniversary this week! We enjoyed an amazing catered lunch from the Lunch Shack, lots of press visits, and made a fun video of our team talking about why they like working at Millennium. Together we really do succeed, and we look...
Yes! Recycling Is Worth It And Is Here To Stay. Challenges in the recycling industry have left some wondering – why even do it? With a recent onslaught of negative stories in the media, we wanted to take a moment to reassure you that no, recycling is not doomed. As...
Sadly, many in our community are still dealing with flooded homes and basements. At Millennium, we are seeing quite a bit of flood waste items coming from the cleanup. Please, do not place these items in your recycling bin. The Sioux Falls recycling bin is only meant...
Clothes, Bed Sheets and other types of Fabric are NOT recyclable... However, you can “Re-Use or Donate” these types of textiles (clothing, blankets, bedding, towels etc.). BUT WHY!?! Fabric gets caught in the recycling equipment and causes major problems at recycling...
Filters are NOT recyclable in the recycling bin. Please keep them out. Furnace filters contaminate everything else and have to be manually pulled out by hand, which takes a lot of time, exposes our team to the collected filth and particles, and slows the process way...
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