Earth Month is a great time to pause and think about what happens to the materials we use every day—and where they end up.
At Millennium Recycling, that’s something we focus on year-round. Through education, partnerships, and community outreach, the goal has always been simple: help people understand how to keep more materials out of the landfill.
That’s exactly why BINfluencer exists.
What is BINfluencer?
BINfluencer is a nonprofit focused on waste diversion education across Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. It works alongside local organizations, businesses, and residents to make recycling, reuse, and responsible disposal easier to understand—and easier to act on.
One of the biggest tools supporting that effort is the “What Goes Where” search tool, which helps residents quickly find the right place for everyday items.
Sometimes, though, the hardest part isn’t finding the answer—it’s knowing what to search in the first place.
Introducing the Earth Day Giveaway
To make learning a little more fun (and a little more memorable), BINfluencer is hosting its second annual Earth Day Giveaway.
One participant will win a $250 gift card to the Washington Pavilion, valid for shows, exhibits, events, and more.
How it works
Instead of a typical entry form, this contest starts with a riddle:
I bring pizza to your house at night.
I’m square and made to hold it tight.
Cheese and grease can make a mess,
so where I go can be hard to guess.
Participants solve the riddle, then use the BINfluencer search tool (or app) to look up the item. If they’re right, they’ll find a hidden code word in the item description.
From there, they submit the code for a chance to win.
👉 Enter the contest here:
https://thebinfluencers.org/earth-day/
Why this matters
A lot of recycling confusion comes down to everyday items—things that seem simple, but don’t always have a clear answer.
Pizza boxes are a perfect example.
They’re common, they’re recyclable… until they’re not. Grease, food residue, and mixed materials can all impact whether something belongs in the recycling bin, the trash, or somewhere else entirely.
That’s where tools like BINfluencer come in.
By helping people quickly find the right answer, we can:
- reduce contamination
- improve recycling quality
- and make better use of materials already in our system
And when more materials stay in the system, it supports local jobs, reduces landfill use, and keeps resources working longer.
Get the app and try it yourself
Whether you’re entering the contest or just curious about how different items should be handled, the BINfluencer app and search tool are built to be simple and quick to use.
If you’ve ever second-guessed something before tossing it in the bin, this is for you.
Join us this Earth Month
The Earth Day Giveaway runs through April 30, and it’s open to anyone in the Sioux Falls area and surrounding communities.
It’s a simple way to test your knowledge, learn something new, and maybe win a great local experience.
👉 Enter the giveaway:
https://thebinfluencers.org/earth-day/