Single stream recycling is a system in which all recyclables, including newspaper, magazines, cardboard, plastic, aluminum and tin cans, and glass jars and bottles are co-mingled in a red, 95 gallon single stream recycling roll cart. Solid Waste is collected in a black, 95 gallon roll cart. The information below contains answers to questions residents may have about the system.  

*** Plastic bags are no longer accepted in single stream recycling.  Plastic bags will be accepted in the solid waste (black) roll cart, but some retailers offer a direct recycling service for customers who return plastic bags to their stores.  

What CAN I recycle?	What CAN'T I recycle?

Have more questions about single stream recycling?

In addition, below are answers to some of the most common questions residents have had about the solid waste collection changes.  Residents may also contact the Department of Public Works at 668-5211.

Adam Haberman, Public Works Director 
416 Walnut Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: (605) 668-5251