At Millennium, we’re proud to process a wide variety of materials, including items like cartons, glass, and pizza boxes that other facilities might not accept. But  many other types of “mixed-material” packaging are a challenge not just for us, but for recycling facilities across the country. What Are Mixed-Material Items? [...]

Millennium Recycling, we believe that seeing is believing. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’ve been selected as one of the featured facilities in the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)’s Recycling in Action Month this May! Throughout the month, material recovery facilities (MRFs) and plastic recycling facilities across the [...]

Become a Recycling Influencer with the Free Sioux Falls BINfluencer App Because landfills don’t need more followers. Sioux Falls, SD – April 22, 2025 – Just in time for Earth Day, local nonprofit BINfluencer has launched a free mobile Waste Diversion App designed to make recycling easier and reduce landfill [...]

Last August, our team at Millennium Recycling experienced something no one should ever have to—a baby boy, later named Gabriel James Doe, was found at our facility. It was a tragic and difficult moment for all of us. But in the face of heartbreak, Sioux Falls did what it does [...]

At Millennium Recycling, we believe that strong leadership and innovation go hand in hand when it comes to making recycling more efficient and effective. That’s why we’re excited to share this incredible feature from Waste Robotics, highlighting our President, Shannon Dwire, and her impact on the recycling industry. Embracing Change, [...]

Thank you to KELO and Sioux Falls Simplified bringing attention to the decline in recycling in Sioux Falls! While it’s true that recycling rates have dropped, it’s important to remember that recycling still makes a difference—and it works when people do it! The Reality: More Waste, Less Recycling You can [...]

Recycling can get confusing, and we totally get it—rules change from place to place! Instead of getting frustrated, let’s get the facts straight. We’re here to clear up what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why Sioux Falls has a strong and successful recycling program that more people should take advantage of. [...]

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) recently released its 2024 Recycling/Diversion Report, giving us a look at how much waste is being recycled in the state. While recycling is still happening, the numbers show a concerning trend—we are throwing away more than ever, and recycling has [...]

We wanted to share an update on Gabriel’s Bill (House Bill 1044), which recently passed through committee with unanimous support. This legislation would allow for newborn safety devices, or baby boxes, giving parents in crisis a safe, anonymous option to surrender their babies to emergency providers. This bill holds deep significance [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sioux Falls Residents Get New Tool to Reduce Waste BINfluencer Launches Waste Diversion Directory SIOUX FALLS, S.D., November 15, 2024 – Just in time for America Recycles Day, BINfluencer has introduced an exciting new resource for Sioux Falls residents: the Waste Diversion Directory. This free online tool [...]