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An environmental health newsletter from Ramsey County. |
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Community garden producing more than produce
 Mary Moua and her family have gardened for three years at Rivoli Bluffs Farm & Restoration Site, a three-acre community garden established by Saint Paul nonprofit Urban Roots. Skyler Hawkins, market garden program manager at Urban Roots, approached Moua about joining the garden when she first moved into the neighborhood.
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Reuse tips for back-to-school
 Do you have kids heading back to school next month? Consider your impact on the environment when you’re prepping for back-to-school supplies. Here are five easy tips that can help you waste less and save some money!
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Don’t feed the birds: Keep our waterfowl healthy by not feeding them human food
For generations, families have enjoyed bringing stale bread to feed ducks at the local park or pond. Ducks, swans and other waterfowl have certainly enjoyed the free food as well. While it may seem like a less wasteful and helpful way to dispose of old food, feeding waterfowl can actually be harmful for the birds, other wildlife and the environment.
Read more.
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Don’t trash it – fix it! New videos series helps you learn simple fixes for everyday items
Even though the Fix-it Clinics have been on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Fixers have kept busy. We’re excited to introduce our repair video series in partnership with Washington County! Our collection of how-to videos shows viewers how to make simple repairs on everyday items. Join Maggie and Linda as they show easy mending projects, such as replacing a button or sewing on a patch. Or join Jim and Gordon as they replace a lamp socket and clean an oscillating fan.
The repair video series is meant to educate and inspire Ramsey County residents to think twice before throwing a broken item in the trash.
To watch the videos and learn more about reuse opportunities, visit RamseyRecycles.com/Reuse.
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Safely dispose of propane tanks
Lots of summer grilling and camping leave you with used propane tanks?
Don’t put them in the trash or recycling. They can cause a fire or an explosion.
Even if they seem empty, some propellent (a chemical used to push the propane out of the tank) is always left inside.
Twenty-pound tanks used for grilling can be exchanged at a local retailer for a full tank. If you do not want to do an exchange, bring your old tank to a Ramsey County household hazardous waste collection site for free.
We accept all sizes of propane tanks, empty or full, including the one-pound propane tanks used for camping stoves. Visit our website for locations and hours.
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Reducing the threat of jumping worms at yard waste sites
Jumping worms are invasive and destructive worms that can quickly kill garden plants and damage lawns and soil. One way they can be spread is by moving dirt. For this reason, dirt and plant material at our yard waste sites are not available for residents to take home.
Starting in 2022, we will not allow residents to drop off dirt at our White Bear Township site. You can refer to our AtoZ Recycling and Disposal Guide to find other disposal options for dirt.
Learn more about jumping worms.
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Fix-It Clinics
Fix-It Clinics will resume this fall. Watch for details.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Mobile Site – August
Fridays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
848 Pleasant Ave.
Saint Paul
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Year-Round Site – August
Tuesdays – Fridays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
5 Empire Drive
Saint Paul
(Bay West facility)
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Gardening and Landscaping
Learn more about eco-friendly gardening and landscaping from a Ramsey County Master Gardener, sharing the latest University-based research.
Parks and Recreation
Explore what Ramsey County has to offer for parks, trails and recreational activities year round.
Partners’ Grants
Calling all business organizations in the East Metro! Got a great idea to get other businesses to go green? Use our green to get going.
Radon
Walk-in sales have been suspended until further notice. Purchased test kits will be mailed to customers' homes.
Recycling Containers for Events
Ramsey County's lending program for event recycling containers
has been suspended until further notice.
Check with your city or district council for options.
Recycling and Disposal Guide for Residents
From appliances to zinc batteries, find out what to do with items you no longer want. Visit RamseyRecycles.com/AtoZ.
Soil and Water Conservation
Ramsey County's Soil & Water Conservation division conserves and enhances
natural resources in Ramsey County. Learn what projects and programs are taking place in your neighborhood.
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