Success Story:
Atelier
957 Finds a Practical Solution to Recycling
Before
Atelier 957 had a recycling program, one of their employees was taking the
store’s recyclables home so they didn’t end up in the trash. They recognized
they needed a more permanent and practical solution, so Atelier 957 contacted
BizRecycling for help. BizRecycling works with interested businesses of all
sizes in Ramsey and Washington counties to start or improve their recycling or
organics programs.
BizRecycling’s
experts helped Atelier 957 start a simple, single-sort recycling program, where
all recyclables go in one bin. This allowed them to collect cardboard from
shipments, office paper and old catalogs along with plastic, glass and metal containers.
Thanks to their recycling efforts, Atelier 957 has reduced their trash pickup
from once every two weeks to once every six to eight weeks!
To find out more about the BizRecycling program,
visit BizRecycling.com,
or call 651-266-1199.
News You Can Use:
Why
Prune Trees and Shrubs Now
With
the cold weather, you may not think about caring for your landscaping, but late
February and early March are the best times to prune most trees and shrubs. By
doing it now, you will expose them to less pathogens than can get into the open
wounds from pruning. Pruning promotes plant health and appearance,
encourages flowering or fruit development, and protects people and your
property from hazards. Without leaves, it’s also easier to see the desired form
of your trees and shrubs. However, some trees and shrubs should be pruned
immediately after flowering, before the flower buds set for the next season.
To learn more about properly prune trees and
shrubs, visit the University of Minnesota Extension
website or call 612-301-7590 and leave a message.
What to Do with Spent Batteries
Ramsey County recycled more than 18 tons of batteries last year, which
is equal to the weight of 18 grand pianos! That’s more than double from
ten years ago! Our household
hazardous waste collection sites accept vehicle
batteries, rechargeable batteries and button batteries, including
batteries from musical greeting cards and children’s sound books. Several
retail stores also offer battery recycling. Alkaline batteries like
AAA, AA, C and D are safe to dispose of in the trash. Find more information
on battery recycling at RamseyRecyles.com/AtoZ.
2017
Highlights from Our Recycling & Disposal Hotline
The 24/7 Recycling & Disposal Hotline had another great year!
Since 2010, our long-established hotline
(651-633-EASY) has been available to respond
to recycling and disposal questions any time of day. In 2015, a web chat
feature was added to allow even more flexibility in answering residents’
questions.
Here are a few highlights from last year:
- 20,489 calls and 1,505 web chats were received.
- Over 54% of calls were from Saint Paul
residents--other highly represented cities included Roseville, Maplewood and
White Bear Lake.
- General recycling and disposal questions were
most common, followed closely by yard waste and household hazardous waste.
- 27% of calls were received after business hours
and during weekends.
As you settle into 2018, remember the Recycling & Disposal Hotline (651-633-EASY) is available anytime to answer your recycling and disposal questions! Visit RamseyRecycles.com to test out the web chat feature, too!
Did you know?
Hazardous
Waste Inspections: Reducing the Risk
Through
regular inspections (close to a 1,000 in 2017), education and collaboration
with the licensed businesses, Ramsey County Hazardous Waste Inspectors ensure
compliance in every day places, which result in environmental protection for
the entire community. Your mechanic, dental office and dry cleaner may all produce
hazardous waste that needs to be safely managed.
More than 1,800 businesses
licensed by Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health, could be considered a
hazardous waste generator and it’s up to the inspectors to work with the business
to identify the waste they are generating and to make sure it’s disposed of
correctly. Typical wastes these businesses produce are oil based paints,
cleaning solvents, used oil, car batteries, pharmaceuticals and fluorescent
lamps.
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