Learn ways you can do your part to reduce waste, recycle better and dispose of tricky items in your home. For help with in-home recycling and food scraps drop-off sites, visit the Ramsey County or Washington County websites.
Batteries
Batteries can cause fires when placed in the trash or recycling. Put batteries in their place by taking them to a drop-off facility.
Learn more about proper battery disposal.
Compost
Explore how your food scraps are transformed into nutrient-rich compost and the many ways recycling food scraps benefits the environment.
Learn more about compost.
Food Waste Reduction
Learn how reducing the amount of wasted food in your home can save you money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, too.
Learn more about food waste reduction.
Household Sharps
Sharps—such as syringes, needles and lancets—should never be thrown in the trash or recycling. Improper disposal can endanger workers and pose public health risks.
Learn more about proper sharps disposal.
Propane Tanks
Propane tanks and gas cylinders should never be placed in the trash or recycling. They can rupture or explode, causing a hazard to waste workers and equipment.
Learn about proper propane tank disposal.