All trash generated by individuals and businesses in Ramsey and Washington counties is delivered to the R&E Center, where waste is processed to separate food scraps, recover recyclables and make fuel for electricity production. The R&E Center receives 450,000 tons of waste every year, about 13% of the state’s waste.
Jump into a virtual tour to see how the facility processes waste! You can start at any of the five areas of the facility. Once you’re in the virtual tour, all the areas are linked, so you can jump from area to area.