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

by Marissa Begley | Oct 4, 2023 | Educational Videos

Learn how recycling works at our Sioux Falls...

Does Recycling Really Work?

by Marissa Begley | Oct 2, 2023 | Educational Videos

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

Goodbye Summer…What to do with the Waste

by Marissa Begley | Sep 7, 2023 | Recycling Rules

Summer’s coming to an end and with that comes piles of toys, tools and other summer goods that will no longer be used. Due to the mixed materials in these items, most of them are impossible to recycle. From inflatables, to mattresses, lounge chairs, beach balls,...

Back to School!

Guide for Recycling at Events

by Marissa Begley | Aug 21, 2023 | Recycling Rules

Good music, food, and drinks draw people to summer events in Sioux Falls, but what happens to all the waste being created? According to the City event application and ordinance, event organizers are responsible for providing recycling at Sioux Falls events. Many...

CONCERNING DROP IN SIOUX FALLS RECYCLING: LOCAL PROCESSOR RESPONDS

by Marissa Begley | Aug 10, 2023 | Millennium Updates

  CONCERNING DROP IN SIOUX FALLS RECYCLING: LOCAL PROCESSOR RESPONDS SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Against a backdrop of continued growth in Sioux Falls, a July 2023 Dakota Scout article, titled “As area population grows, recycling rate falls”, has shed light on a...

Prioritizing Recycling in Sioux Falls

by Marissa Begley | Jun 1, 2023 | Community Recycling News

  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...

Lawn and Garden Supplies

by Marissa Begley | May 1, 2023 | Recycling Rules

We’ve talked about what to do with all your lawn and garden waste (leaves, grass, branches, mulch) – Now let’s cover the leftover containers and supplies. Potting Soil Bags – NO – Not recyclable in single stream (usually covered in dirt...

Easter Recycling Guide

Spring Cleaning: The Ultimate Guide

by Marissa Begley | Apr 11, 2023 | Recycling Rules

As you’re cleaning out your shed, basement or garage, don’t just toss it all into the trash or recycling bins: How to properly get rid of almost anything in Sioux Falls: In the Recycling Bin SINGLE STREAM ITEMS ONLY! Recycle single stream items in your...