To Bin or Not to Bin? Working to end "wish-cycling" with Millennium Recycling episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 13 MIN

To Bin or Not to Bin? Working to end "wish-cycling" with Millennium Recycling

from Sustainable Steps · host Jacob Heller & Tami Koenigs

Don't know if an item is recyclable? There's an app for that! And it's all thanks to a Sioux Falls company! Tami & Jake talk with Shannon Dwire from Millennium Recycling about how this single-stream materials recovery facility is working to put an end to "wish-cycling" and get you in the know when it comes to sustainability. In this episode, we'll learn: The Peanut Butter Jar Rule: How clean does it actually have to be before it hits the recycling bin? Defining Wish-cycling: What it is and how it makes sustainability harder to achieve? Going Green on the Go: How a simple app can help you know what can and can't be recycled! Find out more about Millennium Recycling by visiting this website: millenniumrecycling.com. Find out more about Goodwill and its programs by visiting: goodwillgreatplains.org The Sustainable Steps Podcast is made possible thanks to a generous grant from The Gilchrist Foundation.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 2, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

To Bin or Not to Bin? Working to end "wish-cycling" with Millennium Recycling

0:00 13:06

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Sustainable Steps?

This episode is 13 minutes long.

When was this Sustainable Steps episode published?

This episode was published on April 2, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Sustainable Steps episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!