R&E offers waste reduction programs and public education campaigns that support safe, responsible waste management. This Parter Resource Hub makes it easy for partners to share accurate, ready-to-go information with the public.
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The Food Scraps Pickup Program is a new way for residents of Ramsey and Washington counties to recycle food scraps from home. The program is rolling out over multiple years and will eventually be available to all residents of the two counties.
The provided content is only to be shared with residents in communities where the program is currently available: Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Birchwood Village, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Denmark Township, Grant, Grey Cloud Island, Lake Elmo, Lake Saint Croix Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Landfall, Maplewood, Mahtomedi, Newport, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Oak Park Heights, Pine Springs, St. Mary’s Point, St. Paul Park, Stillwater, Stillwater Township, West Lakeland Township, Willernie and Woodbury. The program is not yet available to residents of other municipalities in Ramsey and Washington counties. More information about program availability can be found here.
Promote safe disposal of needles, syringes and lancets to protect waste workers and the public.
Promote safe disposal of propane tanks.
If thrown in the trash or recycling, batteries can catch fire and pose a threat to people and property. Promote the safe disposal of batteries.
In the U.S., households waste approximately 30-40% of the food they purchase. Encourage residents to reduce household food waste.
Contact us comms@recyclingandenergy.org with any inquiries.
