Sioux Falls Sustainability

02/27/2024

Not sure what to do with your waste? The City has a disposal guide online that lists how to dispose of hundreds of items. Find out if what you have goes to recycling, household hazardous waste facility, or garbage.

What belongs in your home garbage — and what doesn't? This extensive list tells you where to take common household items.

02/23/2024

Finding yourself frequently throwing away expired food? Awkwardly face-to-face with that untouched impulse purchase in the pantry? Here are some tips to avoid food waste when shopping. waste

02/20/2024

Do you need some help with recycling? City of Sioux Falls Environmental staff are available to provide education and training to your group or at your apartment complex or business. Give us a call at (605) 367-8280 to schedule a visit!

02/14/2024

Attention students! Friends of the Big Sioux River has a great internship opportunity for this summer. Details below.

📣 We Are Hiring! 📣

Friends of the Big Sioux River is currently accepting applications for our Summer 2024 Water Testing and Events Intern. Learn more and apply at fbsr.org/employment.

If you know a current college student or recent graduate who may be interested in applying, please share this one-of-a-kind conservation internship opportunity with them today! Applications are due Friday, March 8, 2024.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! Check out Millennium Recycling’s Valentine’s Day Recycling Guide to see what can be recycled and what can’t be.

Serving Sioux Falls and the upper Midwest since 1999, we recycle a wide variety of materials from residential and commercial generators. Our goal is to continue driving the recycling rate up through education and innovation!

02/11/2024

Did you know that recycling ONE aluminum can save enough energy to power a TV for two hours? While that’s not long enough to watch the entire Super Bowl game, it sure helps. Plus, aluminum can be recycled endlessly with no decrease in quality. Make sure to toss your empty aluminum cans into a recycling bin while you watch the game today!

02/09/2024

Each Valentine’s Day over one billion cards are given, which are often laminated in plastic, covered in glitter, or otherwise made to be unrecyclable. Here are a few sustainable gift swaps to celebrate your loved ones.

02/07/2024

Have you seen what happens to your recyclables once they leave your home? Check out this video from Millennium Recycling to see the process in action.

Serving Sioux Falls and the upper Midwest since 1999, we recycle a wide variety of materials from residential and commercial generators. Our goal is to continue driving the recycling rate up through education and innovation!

02/04/2024

Your recycling efforts matter in Sioux Falls! Recycle the materials show here. They are sent to downstream processors to become new things. www.siouxfalls.gov/recycle

02/01/2024

As you’re recycling at home and at work, remember to place recyclables loosely in the cart or dumpster. More info on recycling at siouxfalls.gov/recycle

01/29/2024

Conserving energy in your home helps save you money. Here are a few simple tips on how to do conserve energy this winter.

01/25/2024

Not only can glass bottles and jars be recycled, but they can be recycled endlessly without any loss in quality. How cool is that! Check out Millennium Recycling’s guide to glass to learn more and see what can and can’t be placed in the bin.

Serving Sioux Falls and the upper Midwest since 1999, we recycle a wide variety of materials from residential and commercial generators. Our goal is to continue driving the recycling rate up through education and innovation!

01/22/2024

Your efforts matter. The recyclables get sent to processors who use the material to make new goods.

Remember, don’t bag recycling. And then recycle only the categories shown here.

More info at: siouxfalls.gov/recycle

01/19/2024

In addition to reducing, reusing, and recycling, repairing and upcycling are important too. Repairing and upcycling can drastically extend the life and purpose of an object that would otherwise be thrown out, which conserves resources.

01/17/2024

Plastic bags don't go in the recycle bin. Try using them up in other ways such as lining garbage cans, cleaning up on your dog’s walk, or taking them to a department store to recycle. Better yet, bring reuseable bags to the store to avoid the plastic altogether.

01/16/2024

The City's Solid Waste Planning Board has a vacancy for a citizen representative position. If you are wanting to get involved in local government on a citizen board, this is a great opportunity! Qualifications are being a resident of Sioux Falls with no financial interest in the garbage/recycling industry, and having an interest in solid waste and recycling. Questions? Email sustainability@siouxfalls.gov. More information and applications here:

Review the current waste stream of the users of the Sioux Falls landfill and investigate how the waste stream may vary in the future and analyze how current and future recycling efforts may impact on the waste stream.

01/13/2024

Did you know that the average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water inside their home every single day? Water takes a lot of energy to clean and distribute to your home, so the less you use, the more energy and money you save. Here are some easy tips to conserve water in your daily life. https://bit.ly/48hSKq5

Save water around the house with these 15 tips.

01/10/2024

Kick off the New Year sustainably by keeping your hot drinks in a reusable coffee mug. Reduce waste, save money, and stay warm.