Recycling Guide. Household Recycling, Yard Waste, Organics Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste & More RAMSEY COUNTY

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1 RAMSEY COUNTY Recycling Guide Household Recycling, Yard Waste, Organics Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste & More 08 Llama al para una Guía en Español. RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) answered 4/7

2 For more Information Web: RamseyRecycles.com, Live Chat feature Hotline: 6-6-EASY (79), answered 4/7. Business Recycling: Learn how your business can save money by recycling. Visit BizRecyling.com. Online Recycling and Disposal Guide for Residents For recycling and disposal options, visit RamseyRecycles.com/AtoZ. RAMSEY COUNTY #ramseyrecycles RECYCLING GUIDE Table of Contents Recycling at Home Yard Waste & Organics Recycling Collection Sites Organics Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Product Reuse Center Light Bulbs and Paint Medicine Collection Sites Electronics Large Bulky Items Apartment Recycling Recycling at Work Resources for Residents Free Fix-it Clinics Save the Food This guide is published by the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board a joint county effort to manage waste wisely through waste reduction, recycling and energy recovery. Recycling at Home Items Accepted CONTAINERS Cans beverage and food. Bottles glass and plastic. Jars glass, metal and plastic. Beverage cartons milk, juice, soup, etc. Rinse all containers. Contact your recycling hauler about leaving caps/lids on containers. PAPER AND BOXES Mail, catalogs and phone books. Magazines and newspapers (with inserts). Office, school and scrap papers. Cardboard boxes (all types) flatten to fit in cart. Paper towel and toilet paper tubes. Cardboard cans (chips, nuts, oatmeal). This is a general guideline. Many communities accept additional materials for recycling. Contact your city or recycling hauler for more information. Please do not put these items in your recycling cart. Plastic bags can get stuck in sorting machines. Visit PlasticFilmRecycling.org for collection sites. String lights and cords can wrap around equipment. See pages 6-9 for collection sites. Propane tanks and other hazardous waste can harm workers if they explode. See pages 6-9 for collection sites. Needles and syringes can harm workers as they hand sort items. See pages 7 and for collection sites. RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7

3 Yard Waste & Organics Recycling Collection Sites Free and open to Ramsey County residents only. Photo ID required. Items Accepted > Leaves & Grass Trees & Shrubs Organics Recycling Collection Site Hours (weather permitting) December - March Saturday: 9 a.m. p.m. Sunday: a.m. p.m. April - November Mon., Wed., Fri.: a.m. 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. p.m. Sunday: a.m. p.m. Closed: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Christmas Day ARDEN HILLS 0 Hudson Ave. X X X Arden Hills BATTLE CREEK 89 S. Winthrop St. X X FRANK AND SIMS 0 Sims Ave. X X X MIDWAY 94 Pierce Butler Rt. X X X MOUNDS VIEW 807 Long Lake Rd. X X Mounds View SUMMIT HILL 870 Pleasant Ave. X X WHITE BEAR TWP 900 Sherwood Rd. X X X White Bear Township COMO PARK ORGANICS RECYCLING COLLECTION SITE 49 Beulah Ln. Open 4/7 - Organics recycling collection only RamseyRecycles.com Mounds View W Arden Hills Midway Snelling Ave E Summit Hill E 6 Como Organics Only White Bear Township E There is a yard waste collection site near you! 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7 7 Frank and Sims 6 Battle Creek

4 Yard Waste Collection Sites How to Recycle at Yard Waste Sites in Easy Steps QUESTIONS? 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7 Interpretive services available RamseyRecycles.com! Gather leaves, grass, brush and organics waste to be recycled. Detailed list of accepted items at RamseyRecycles.com. Bring gathered yard waste and organics recycling to a Ramsey County drop-off site. See pages - for hours and materials accepted at each site. Add waste to designated yard waste piles and organics recycling collection bin. If you have any questions, ask a site monitor. State law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, brush and other plant material from being mixed with your trash. Organics Recycling Items Accepted Coffee grounds. Egg shells. Food soiled paper products. Fruit/vegetable scraps. Grains. Meats, including bones. Nut shells. Paper towels. Tissues. Visit RamseyRecycles.com/organicsrecycling for a full list. Put Your Food Scraps to Work Bring your food waste and non-recyclable paper to a Ramsey County yard waste collection site (see pages -). Open year-round. Ramsey County residents only. No business waste. Recycle Your Organics in Easy Steps Visit RamseyRecycles.com/organicsrecycling to find out what items are recyclable. Restrictions Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Quarantine Ramsey County is included in the EAB quarantine. Residents cannot transport trees, branches, mulch or hardwood firewood outside of the quarantine area. To prevent the spread of EAB, please dispose of ash trees at a Ramsey County yard waste site (see pages -). For more information on EAB, go to Place organic recycling items into a compostable bag inside your bin. Bring your compostable bag to a Ramsey County yard waste collection site. (see pages -). 4 RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7

5 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Year-Round Collection Site Household Hazardous Waste Items Accepted Bay West, LLC Empire Dr. December March Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. 4 p.m. April - November Tuesday Friday a.m. 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Closed: New Year s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Open to residents of Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Washington counties. Photo ID required. Free Product Reuse Center: Learn more on page 0. Rice St. More collection sites on pages Empire Dr. Pennsylvania Ave. University Ave. W. Jackson St. MN State Capitol E Antifreeze. Batteries (vehicle/rechargeable/button). Bug killers/repellents. Cell phones. Cleaners. Cooking Oil (must be liquid). Fluorescent lights. Gasoline. Mercury thermometers. Needles. Paint. Propane tanks. Used oil and filters. Weed killer and more Paint Only? See pg.. More items: visit RamseyRecycles.com/HHW or call 6-6-EASY (79) for more information. Propane Tank Dangers Do not put propane tanks in the trash or recycling cart; they can cause an explosion. Bring them to an HHW site. Items NOT Accepted (place in trash) Needles and Syringes (Sharps) Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D). Dried up latex paint (remove lid). Drywall compound (including joint, taping and filler). Empty aerosol cans and other containers (except propane cylinders). Latex or water-based caulk. Must be empty, sealed in a hard-sided container (like a detergent jug or coffee can) and labeled Sharps. Please inform staff when you drop them off. They will ask you to place sharps in the collection box. Do not place sharps in the trash or recycling cart. Appliances & Electronics: See pages 4-7. Business Waste: Call for business assistance. Electrical Cords and Holiday String Lights All types of cords are accepted. No battery packs, electronics or appliances attached. 6 RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7 7

6 HHW Mobile Collection Sites Free Mobile Collection Sites, April October Friday: 0 a.m. 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. HHW Mobile Collection Sites Free Mobile Collection Site Map Locations and Schedule April Maplewood 80 White Bear Ave. N. May Arden Hills Ben Franklin Rd. June Roseville 7 Kent St. Arden Hills E 6 July Arden Hills Ben Franklin Rd. 4 August 848 Pleasant Ave. W September near Fairgrounds 660 Como Ave. *Open after Labor Day October Maplewood 80 White Bear Ave. N. Used Oil and Filter Collection Shed The Arden Hills collection site has a self-service used oil and filter collection shed that is open 4/7. Antifreeze is also accepted. The collection shed is located on the north side of the Ramsey County Public Works facility, off Ben Franklin Road. W ARDEN HILLS Public Works Bldg. Ben Franklin Rd. Hamline Ave. 96 Ben Franklin Rd., Arden Hills, MN State Fairgrounds Como Ave E Snelling Ave. 4 Roseville E Maplewood 6 Safe Transport Tips Keep products in original container, upright and tightly sealed. Transport in bag, box or tote in trunk of vehicle. Never mix chemicals. 8 RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7 9

7 Product Reuse Center Find FREE Paint and More Visit the Product Reuse Center at Ramsey County s year-round household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site (page 6). Products are available on a first-come, first-served basis and selection will vary. Must be 8 years or older. Types of Products Available Automotive products, oil, antifreeze, motor additives. Charcoal lighter fluid, camp stove fluid. Driveway and roof sealers. Fertilizers. Household cleaners, polishes, waxes. Paint and spray paint. Paint solvents, cleaners, turpentine, paint thinners. Wood stains, preservatives, oils, polyurethanes. Note: Items are not available at the mobile collection sites listed on pages 8-9. Light Bulbs and Paint Safe Disposal of Your Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Energy-saving light bulbs are good for the environment and your wallet, plus they can be recycled. Bring them to a Ramsey County HHW collection site (see pages 6-9) or check with a local hardware store. Here are the types to recycle: Fluorescent bulbs of all shapes and sizes. High-intensity discharge lamps (HID). Neon lights of all shapes and sizes. LED lights of all shapes and sizes. Incandescent light bulbs are safe to throw in the trash. Do you only have paint to recycle? There are several options for recycling unwanted latex and oil-based paint. Find a participating paint store at PaintCare.org. Did You Know? It s illegal to throw fluorescent light bulbs in the trash because they contain mercury. Or bring it to: Amazon Environmental 0 7rd Ave. NE, Ste. Fridley MN, RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7

8 Medicine Collection Sites Dispose of Your Unwanted Medicine Safely Medicine Collection Sites Medicine Collection Site Map Locations and Hours 4 6 Arden Hills Sheriff s Patrol Station 4 Paul Kirkwold Dr. Monday Friday: 8:0 a.m. 4:0 p.m. (drop box is inside building) Maplewood Police Department 80 County Rd. B E. Open 4/7 (drop box is outside building) New Brighton Public Safety 78 Old Hwy. 8 NW Open 4/7 (drop box is inside lobby) North St. Paul 400 Margaret St. Monday Friday: 8:0 a.m. 4:0 p.m. (drop box is inside building) Law Enforcement Center 4 Grove St. Monday Friday: 8 a.m. 4 p.m. (drop box is inside building) White Bear Lake Police/Fire Department 470 Hwy. 6 Open 4/7 (drop box is inside lobby) Items Accepted Blister packs. Inhalers. Powders. Capsules and pills. IV bags. Sprays. Creams and gels. Patches. Vials. Liquids. Visit one of Ramsey County s year-round collection sites to safely dispose of your unwanted or expired medications for FREE. No ID required. New Brighton W 6 E E Arden Hills E Saint Paul Guidelines for Dropping Off Medicines White Bear Lake Free Parking. Closed County holidays. 6 4 Maplewood 6 North St. Paul Items NOT Accepted Keep medicines in their original container for legal transport. Needles and syringes (except full epinephrine injections) bring to a household hazardous waste collection site (see pages 6-9). Medicines from businesses, healthcare facilities, long-term facilities, pharmacies, doctors offices or veterinary clinics. Put loose medicines in a clear plastic bag and label with the medicine name. Seal all containers in a clear plastic bag. Place bag with medicine into drop box. RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7

9 Electronics Recycling Recycle These Electronics Know What to Throw. TVs and computer monitors with a CRT (cathode ray tube) contain toxic substances like lead. It is illegal to throw them in the trash. Television Flat screens, projections and older box styles. Computer Computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, keyboards and printers. Phone and Fax Cell phones, corded phones, cordless phones, answering machines and fax machines. Audio and Video Equipment CD and MP players, radios, speakers, stereos, DVD players, VCRs, record players, video game systems and cameras. Recycling Options for Electronics City and neighborhood clean-up events Call your city. Manufacturer take-back programs Contact the electronic item s manufacturer. Curbside pick-up service Some trash haulers offer pick-up service for their customers (call your trash hauler or city). Electronics Recycling Locations The following businesses in your area accept electronics for recycling. Call ahead to verify items accepted, hours and fees. Advanced Disposal 09 Como Ave.,, MN AdvancedDisposal.com Best Buy (some restrictions apply) 79 County Rd. D E., Maplewood County Rd. B, Roseville Snelling Ave. N., Roseville White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood BestBuy.com/recycle Green Lights Recycling, Inc Davenport St. N.E., Blaine, MN glrnow.com Office Depot 6 W. County Rd. C, Roseville, MN OfficeDepot.com The Retrofit Companies 960 Yorkton Blvd., Little Canada, MN RetrofitCompanies.com Staples (no TVs, no older LCD monitors, no CRT monitors) 00 N. Snelling Dr. #4, Roseville, MN Staples.com Tech Dump (prices vary) 698 Prior Ave.,, MN (Ext. ) TechDump.org For more options, visit RamseyRecycles.com/AtoZ or call 6-6-EASY (79). 4 RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7

10 Large Bulky Items Many trash haulers pick up furniture and large household items. Call your trash hauler to see what they collect and if there are additional fees. These sites offer self-haul options for bulky items. Contact them for hours, directions, and disposal costs. Appliances Carpet Concrete Construction/ Furniture Mattresses Scrap Tires Treated Demolition Metal Wood Advanced Disposal 09 Como Ave Bro-Tex, Inc. 840 Hampden Ave Fra-Dor Little Canada 0 Country Dr J and J Recycling 607 Barge Channel Rd Keith Krupenny & Son 6 Barge Channel Rd Second Chance Recycling Minneapolis 79 th Ave. S.E Twin City Refuse & Recycling 8 W. Water St X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Walters Recycling & Refuse Blaine 09 Xylite St. N.E X X X X X X X Did you know? It is illegal to place major appliances like microwave ovens and air conditioners in the trash. X = Accepts railroad ties 6 RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7 7

11 Apartment Recycling Recycling at Work Success Story A BizRecycling Grant helped Sunray BP gas station recycle more and lower their trash bill by $,000 a year! Instructions Bring recycling to your designated recycling carts at any time. Free reusable recycling bags and totes, as well as other educational resources are available for apartment dwellers. If you are an interested apartment manager, contact Ramsey County at Businesses Recycle More with BizRecycling Most businesses in the Metro Area are required by state law to recycle. Fortunately, businesses of all sizes in Ramsey and Washington Counties can receive free help from BizRecycling to recycle more. BizRecycling has given recycling grants to 00 businesses in the East Metro in the past four years. In addition to grants, BizRecycling has provided free on-site consultations with recycling experts to,000 businesses. In about 0 minutes, our recycling experts can help your business come up with a recycling plan that works for you. Visit BizRecycling.com and click on Get Started Now or call Resources for Residents Compost Bin Sale Save $0 The Recycling Association of Minnesota is selling compost bins for $64+tax this year. Ramsey County residents can get an additional $0 off! To receive the discounted price, order online at RecycleMinnesota.org and enter promo code Ramsey. Or call and mention that you are a Ramsey County resident. Pick up your pre-ordered bin on April 8 in Maplewood. Find additional dates and locations at RecycleMinnesota.org. Recycle at Your Next Event Hosting a family, work or community gathering? Make it a green event! You can use your own recycling containers or borrow containers for free at RamseyRecycles.com. Portable containers are collapsible, and come with custom signage and bags. Organics recycling containers are available, too. Easy to follow instructions are on each container. 8 RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7 9

12 Free Fix- It Clinics Don t Trash Broken Stuff Fix it! Bring things like small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more. Volunteer fixers will help you disassemble, troubleshoot and repair your item for FREE! Clinics are first-come, first-served. Items must be carry-in, no oversized items. Please bring any tools and parts that might be helpful to fix your item. Here are some items we typically see at Fix-It Clinics: Clothing. Fans. Sewing Machines. Coffee Makers. Lamps. Toasters. DVD Players. Radios. Vacuum Cleaners. Visit RamseyRecycles.com/FixItClinics for dates and locations. TRASHING ONE EGG WASTES GALLONS OF WATER 0 RamseyRecycles.com 6-6-EASY (79) Answered 4/7

13 Recycling Guide Published by: Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board #ramseyrecycles Printed on 00% recycled paper. /8 PRSRT STD US Postage Paid Twin Cities, MN Permit 7407