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Sioux Falls Paper Recycling Guide

Sioux Falls Cardboard Recycling Guide

Sioux Falls Metal Recycling Guide

Sioux Falls Plastic Recycling Guide

Sioux Falls Glass Recycling Guide

Recycling Questions: Answered

Guide to Halloween Waste

The Dirty Dozen of Recycling

Back to School!

Goodbye Summer…What to do with the Waste

No Fireworks or Firecrackers in Your Bin!

The Truth behind Plastic Recycling

The Problem With: Food Waste

Shop ’til You Drop What in the Bin?

Thanksiving Waste Guide

Guide for Recycling at Events

Lawn and Garden Supplies

Easter Recycling Guide

Spring Cleaning: The Ultimate Guide

Why are recycling rules different from city to city?

How to Setup Garbage and Recycling Services in Sioux Falls

Valentine’s Day Recycling Guide

Three Local Recycling Myths [Answered]

Political and Election Signs Are Not Recyclable

How Clean Does Recycling Need to Be?

Online Shopping: How to recycle the packaging?

Back to the Basics

Does Recycling Really Work?

Does Millennium Pay for Cans? No

Food Containers: How Clean is Clean?

Why Can’t I Recycle Bags in the Recycling Bin?

Why should we recycle in Sioux Falls? (The 3 E’s)

Needles NEVER Go in the Bin

What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?

The Mounting Medical Waste Problem

Stringy Stuff- Keep it Out!

Can I Recycle Coffee Cups?

NO Food or Juice Pouches in the Bin

Pizza Boxes Answered!

Container Recycling: Rinse or Not?

Core Issue of Recycling: Supply and Demand

Keep VHS and Cassette Tapes Out Please!

How to Recycle Shredded Paper

When in Doubt Keep it OUT

What Contaminates Your Recyclables?

What to do with Yard Waste

How to Recycle Paint Cans in Sioux Falls

Car Parts Don’t Belong In the Bin

Bag that Shredded Paper

The 1 thing you should DEFINITELY be recycling: Metal

No Batteries in the Bin

How does Millennium choose what to accept?

Our Response: NY TIMES “Great Recycling Con” Video

A History of Plastic Bag Recycling in South Dakota

5 Recycling Rules to Live By

Please, no dead animals or Ammo in your recycling bin

Loose in the Bin…Not Bagged

What Can You Recycle in Your Bin?

10 Non-Recyclables that Drive Recyclers Crazy!

Why something marked ‘recyclable’ sometimes isn’t…

No Pet Waste Please…

Together We Succeed

Is Recycling Still Worth It?

Flood Cleanup: Please not in the bin!

ReUSE Clothes….Do Not Recycle

Filters are Not Recyclable.

Waste Stream Reviews: How Important Are They?

Hangers Can’t Go In the Bin

The Recycling Bin is a Black Hole …

Keep Fishing Line Out

What Goes In The Bin?

KEEP OUT – Electric Cords

Bikes don’t go in the Bin!

Tarps, Tents & Banners (Cloth, Fabric, Vinyl or Plastic) are Not Recyclable.

Electronics, Bulbs & Batteries Don’t Go In The Bin

Promoting Business Recycling

Consistent Education is Key to Recycling

What to do with Furniture?

No Mattresses Allowed In The Bin.

Toys – Not in the Bin!

Top 10 Recycling Myths

Can You Recycle Caps or Lids?

Styrofoam: In a box?

Recycle Your Cartons!

Styrofoam is ALWAYS a No.

Where to take Appliances & Electronics (HINT: NOT MILLENNIUM)

Why Can’t you Recycle Plastic Cups or To-Go Containers?

How is Glass Recycled?

How Is Plastic Recycled?

How Are Metal Cans Recycled?

How is Paper and Cardboard Recycled?

What’s Wrong with Asian Cardboard?

Plastic “Windows” on Envelopes or Boxes?

The Recycling Law

Garden Hoses Are a “No”

Car Seats Don’t Belong in the bin

Getting Rid of Books in Sioux Falls

Ink and Toner = Not in the bin!

What to do with Oil

Why Not Berry Containers?

The “Evolving Ton”

C&D is Not For the Single Stream

Costumes, Masks, Fabric – NOT IN THE BIN!

Candy Wrappers are Not Recyclable

Paper Towels, Napkins, Tissues? Nope.

Millennium does NOT accept TVs.

Is Recycling Free?

Recycling Old Tires (Not in your bin…)

Medication, Pill and Pharmaceutical Disposal

License Plates Can’t Go in the Bin

Textbook Bonfire? NO! You can Recycle them!

Plastic Bottle Recycling

STOP! Real people touch that!

3 Ways to a “Greener” Life

What’s the Point of Recycling?

Community & Industry News

Press Release: Public Recycling Drop-Off Bin Closing Due to Misuse

Press Release: New Recycling Education Trailer Available for South Dakota Schools and Events

Sunday Focus Shines a Light on Millennium Recycling!

Thank You for the Recycling Robot Names!

Landfills: The Hidden Danger We Throw Away

America’s Recycling Crisis… and what YOU can do about it in South Dakota!

City of Sioux Falls Recycling Taskforce

Prioritizing Recycling in Sioux Falls

Garbage Has Been Increasing in Recycling Loads!

South Dakota – Waste Industry Employee Shortage Crisis

Sustainability in Sioux Falls

Recycling Legislation: Local, State & National

USD Sustainability: Focus on Recycling!

South Dakota Waste Industry Trends: How has Covid Impacted the Recycling industry?

Recycling in a Pandemic

Waste & Recycling Workers “Haul On”

How Does Sioux Falls Recycling Compare to Other Communities?

Bring Your Own Bag Sioux Falls (#BYOBSF)

No Bags in Your Bin – An Update!

How Changes in Global Recycling are Impacting South Dakota

Quality of Commercial Loads

China’s Ban: What’s the Local Impact?

Welcome New Communities!

Sioux Falls ahead of the Curve: Cardboard Ban

How does China’s Crackdown affect Sioux Falls Haulers?

Yankton Recycling Success!

Recycling Survey: Residents Still Confused

Business Recycling in Sioux Falls- Why Isn’t it Happening?

Get a Free Waste Stream Review !

Sioux Falls is growing, and so is our Waste!

Listen to the Millennium Podcast

Episode #4: How the “Yes List” is made [Millennium Recycling Podcast]

Episode #4: How the “Yes List” is made [Millennium Recycling Podcast]

Do you ever wonder why some items get the recycling green light while others don't? Learn how we come up with the recycling "Yes List" and why it's important to follow in your #SiouxFalls bin. See all podcasts here.

Episode #3: The Disappearing Recyclables [Millennium Recycling Podcast]

Episode #3: The Disappearing Recyclables [Millennium Recycling Podcast]

Learn about the mystery of the disappearing recyclables ending up in the landfill and what we can do about it in #SiouxFalls. See all podcasts here.

Episode #2: Unwrapping Holiday Waste! [Millennium Recycling Podcast]

Episode #2: Unwrapping Holiday Waste! [Millennium Recycling Podcast]

Learn all about the do's and don'ts when it comes to Holiday Waste and Recycling from Millennium's recycling podcast! See all podcasts here.

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Recycling Education Videos

Recycling Works — Get back to the basics.

Recycling Works — Get back to the basics.

What's the main problem with recycling? Plastic. Watch the video to learn why it's important to get back to the basics and focus on the GOOD, while still trying address the plastic problem.

Virtual Classroom – What’s the Difference Between Trash and Recycling?

Virtual Classroom – What’s the Difference Between Trash and Recycling?

Learn how recycling works at our Sioux Falls MRF!

Does Recycling Really Work?

Does Recycling Really Work?

Does recycling actually work? Watch this video to learn the facts.