Leaves, branches, dirt, pumpkins, garden debris, vegetables, mulch, grass clippings, weeds, twigs, sticks, and other yard waste items are NOT allowed in your recycling bin! At Millennium, yard waste contaminates clean recyclables and can jam up our system. Just imagine smashed veggies, clumps of mud, grass, and sticks mucking up [...]
Video linked from WSJ article A recent Wall Street Journal article raised a key question: how much of what we toss into our recycling bins actually gets recycled? The answer varies from community to community. Here in Sioux Falls, we’re proud to say that only around 5% (or less!) of [...]
Aluminum cans are one of the most valuable materials we use every day, but many of them still end up in the trash instead of being recycled. This isn’t just a waste of space in our landfill—it’s a waste of valuable resources. Producing new aluminum takes a huge amount of [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Millennium Recycling to Close Public Recycling Drop-Off Bin Due to Misuse SIOUX FALLS, S.D., October 11, 2024 – Millennium Recycling, Inc. announces the closure of its free public recycling drop-off bin at the end of 2024. The recycling drop-off, available to the community since 1999, was intended to [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Recycling Education Trailer Available for South Dakota Schools and Events SIOUX FALLS, S.D., September 17, 2024 – Millennium Recycling, Inc., in partnership with the nonprofit BINfluencer, is excited to announce the launch of a new educational trailer that will teach people about waste diversion, recycling, and [...]
BACK TO SCHOOL TIME IS HERE! Ready to kick off the school year with a fresh start? We’ve got 9 simple tips to help you make a positive impact while keeping things budget-friendly: Shop Smart: Still need to pick up some supplies? Opt for items with minimal packaging or those [...]
Summer’s End: What NOT to Recycle As summer winds down, you might find yourself with piles of toys, tools, and other seasonal items that will no longer be used. Unfortunately, due to the mixed materials in these items, most of them cannot be recycled. From inflatables to mattresses, lounge chairs, [...]
We invite you behind the scenes to take a look at the single stream process at Millennium! We also provide tours to the community. If you have a group interested in seeing it in person, contact us today!
Plastic. It’s everywhere, and with so much of it ending up in our waste stream, confusion about recycling it is rampant. Here at Millennium Recycling, we’re dedicated to helping you navigate the world of plastic recycling effectively. Busting the Myths: Not All Plastics Are Created Equal Let’s face it, recycling [...]
Did you catch our President, Shannon Dwire, on Sioux Falls’ Sunday Focus program? In this interview, Shannon sheds light on Millennium Recycling’s mission and the critical role we play in turning recyclables into valuable resources. Whether you’re a seasoned recycler or just starting your green journey, this interview is packed with [...]