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Accepted in Single Stream Recycling Bin or MRI's public drop bin if emptied COMPLETELY. Full or partially full aerosol cans should be taken to the HHW facility.
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Air Conditioners
MRI does NOT accept. The SFRSL accepts and recycles.
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Alkaline Batteries
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM accepts alkaline batteries separately for a fee. HHW accepts alkaline batteries for free.
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Aluminum Cans
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin. MRI does not purchase aluminum cans. Will take separately in bulk, contact us to find out more.
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Aluminum Foil & Trays
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin if CLEAN of food residue.
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Ammunition
MRI does NOT accept. The HHW accepts (from .22 up to .50bmg rounds, which includes shotgun shells).
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Animal Carcasses
MRI does NOT accept. Accepted at the SFRSL.
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Antifreeze
MRI does NOT accept. Accepted at HHW.
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Appliances
MRI does NOT accept. The SFRSL accepts and recycles, or local scrap metal dealers.
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Asbestos
MRI does NOT accept. Accepted at the SFRSL.
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Auto parts
MRI does NOT accept. Auto parts can be taken to a scrap metal dealer.
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Ballasts
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept ballasts.
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Batteries
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM accepts batteries of all types. HHW also accepts batteries.
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Books
Paperback books accepted in single stream recycling bin (limit 2 per pickup) or MRI's public drop bin. If you have hardcover books, we will accept them separately at our office location, contact us to find out more. Spiral or Metal binding Not Accepted.
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Cardboard
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin. Will take separately in bulk, contact us to find out more.
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Carpet
NOT accepted in recycling bin.
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Cartons and Paper Cups
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin. Please empty all liquids and remove any plastic lids or straws.
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CDs
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept CDs for recycling.
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Cell Phones
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept Cell phones for recycling.
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Ceramic Dishes
NOT accepted in recycling bin. If not damaged and able to be reused, consider donating these items to one of the many thrift stores in Sioux Falls. The SFRSL will also accept.
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Cereal Boxes (Boxboard)
Also known as chipboard (Plastic Windows are OK). Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin.
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Chargers
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept electronic and battery chargers for recycling.
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Christmas Lights
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept Christmas lights for recycling.
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Cleaners & Chemicals
MRI does NOT accept. HHW accepts chemicals.
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Clothing & Textiles
NOT accepted in recycling bin. Consider donating these items to one of the many thrift stores in Sioux Falls.
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept CFLs.
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Computers/Laptops
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM accepts computers and laptops for recycling. HHW also accepts them.
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Concrete & Asphalt
May be accepted at various local concrete and asphalt mixing operations. HHW will also accepts concrete mixed if unused.
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Construction & Demolition Waste
MRI does NOT accept. Accepted at the SFRSL.
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Contaminated Fuels
MRI does NOT accept. Fuels should be taken to the HHW Facility.
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Cooking Oil & Grease
HHW accepts cooking oil and grease, you can also include in your normal solid waste stream if appropriate.
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Corrosives
MRI does NOT accept. Accepted at HHW.
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Dehumidifiers
MRI does NOT accept. The SFRSL accepts and recycles.
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Dishwashers
MRI does NOT accept. The SFRSL accepts and recycles.
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Drywall
MRI does NOT accept. Accepted at the SFRSL.
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Electronics
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM accepts many various types of electronics for recycling. The HHW facility accepts electronics generated by residential homes.
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Fire Extinguishers
MRI does NOT accept. Accepted at the HHW Facility.
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Fluorescent Bulbs
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept fluorescent bulbs.
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Furnace Filters
MRI does NOT accept. Furnace Filters should be disposed of in the trash.
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Furniture
Not accepted in the recycling bin. Consider donating used furniture to the various thrift stores in Sioux Falls. SFRSL also takes furniture.
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Garbage
Refer to the Hauler Directory for a listing of collectors that will service your home or business.
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Gasoline and Kerosene
MRI does NOT accept. HHW accepts gasoline.
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Glass (Non-Bottle or Jar Type)
MRI only accepts glass bottles and jars. Other types can be taken to the SFRSL. Other types of glass like Pyrex dishes, ceramic cups, window panes, or mirror glass are not recyclable and can contaminate other glass.
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Glass Bottles and Jars
Accepted* in most single stream recycling programs or at MRI's public drop bin if empty of liquid and clean of food residue. No windshields, window, dish or mirror glass.
*NOTICE* Glass is not accepted by all haulers or cities, check with your service provider for specific glass requirements.
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Hazardous Waste
MRI does NOT accept. HHW accepts hazardous waste.
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Hoses
Not accepted in the recycling bin. SFRSL can take hoses. If not damaged and can be reused, consider donating hosed to the various thrift stores in Sioux Falls.
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Junk Mail
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin.
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Magazines
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin.
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Mattresses
MRI does NOT accept. The SFRSL accepts and recycles.
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Medical Waste
NOT ALLOWED in recycling bin or at MRI. The City of Sioux Falls provides free sharps disposal through their Needle Program. The Sioux Falls Police Department offers a “Drug Take Back” program for unused pharmaceuticals. Refer to SD Administrative Rules for proper handling of all other medical waste.
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Mercury
MRI does NOT accept. Mercury is accepted at the HHW Facility.
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Metal Scrap
NOT accepted in the recycling bin (with the exception of steel or aluminum cans). Contact a scrap metal dealer for recycling options or the SFRSL.
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Microwaves
Accepted for recycling at Sioux Falls HHW Facility.
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Motor Oil
MRI does NOT accept. HHW accepts motor oil.
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Needles & Syringes
NOT ALLOWED in recycling bin or at MRI. The City of Sioux Falls provides free sharps disposal through their Needle Program. Refer to SD Administrative Rules for proper handling of all other medical waste.
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Newspaper
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin. Please remove and separate from plastic sleeve.
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Oil Filters
MRI does NOT accept. HHW accepts oil filters.
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Ovens
MRI does NOT accept. The SFRSL accepts and recycles, or local scrap metal dealers.
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Paint & similar items
HHW accepts paint. Dried latex paint can be disposed of at the SFRSL. If can is completely empty with just a lining of dried paint, it can be placed in your single stream bin.
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Pesticides
MRI does NOT accept. HHW accepts pesticides.
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Pharmaceutical Waste
NOT ALLOWED in recycling bin or at MRI. The Sioux Falls Police Department offers a “Drug Take Back” program for unused pharmaceuticals. Refer to SD Administrative Rules for proper handling of all other medical waste. City of Sioux Falls asks that residents do not flush medications down the toilet or drain.
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Phone Books
Phone Books are accepted in single stream recycling bin (limit 2 per pickup) or MRI's public drop bin.
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Plastic
MRI accepts some plastics, but not all. Please refer to our What we Recycle page to find out what plastics we take. Contact us with questions.
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Plastic Bags
NOT ACCEPTED at Millennium. Visit millenniumrecycling.com/byob to learn where you can bring plastic bags. All items in your single stream bin should be loose, with one exception for shredded paper - that should still be bagged in order to capture it in the process.
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Plastic Bottles, Tubs & Jugs
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin. Please empty all liquids and food contents.
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Propane Cylinders
MRI does NOT accept. HHW accepts Propane Cylinders.
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Refrigerators
MRI does NOT accept. The SFRSL accepts and recycles, or local scrap metal dealers.
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Shredded Paper
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin. Please bag in a clear bag, tightly shut (Shredded paper is almost impossible to capture if loose)
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Solvents
MRI does NOT accept. HHW accepts solvents.
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Steel Cans
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin. Empty of food contents.
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Stretch Film
Accepted in single stream recycling bin or MRI's public drop bin if clean of food waste. HOWEVER If volume is too much, we may not be able to handle in single stream. Contact us for details and proper handling instructions.
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Styrofoam
Not accepted in recycling bin. Accepted at SFRSL.
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Tape Drives
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept tape drives for recycling.
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Tires
MRI does NOT accept. The SFRSL accepts and recycles.
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Toys
NOT accepted in recycling bin. Consider donating these items to one of the many thrift stores in Sioux Falls.
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TVs & Monitors
NOT accepted in recycling bin. SEAM and HHW accept TVs and monitors for recycling.
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VHS Tapes
Accepted for recycling at SEAM.
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Wire Hangers
Not accepted in the recycling bin. Wire hangers can be recycled separately at MRI, contact us for information.
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Wood
Wood scrap is accepted at the SFRSL. Mueller Pallet also accepts and recycles wood (368-2440).
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Yard Waste
Residents can contact their hauler or deliver to SFRSL or seasonal drop off sites.
