 Following community feedback, a new system is being developed to improve accessibility and make it easier for all county residents to recycle, repair and reuse resources. The Enhancing Environmental Health Services initiative includes new and redesigned recycling and waste disposal services and a proposed county-owned Environmental Service Center.
Free electronics recycling now available for county residents
Ramsey County residents looking to get rid of laptops, televisions, cell phones or other electronics now have a free and easy way to recycle them. Ramsey County Environmental Health has a new collection site where county residents can drop off unwanted electronics (e-waste) which will be refurbished or recycled into new products.
Learn more about electronics (e-waste) recycling
The Ramsey County smoking and commercial tobacco use ordinance went into effect on Aug. 26, 2022.
The ordinance prohibits smoking and vaping commercial tobacco product use:
- On property owned, leased, rented, contracted or otherwise used or controlled by Ramsey County.
- In both indoor and outdoor spaces.
- In private vehicles parked on Ramsey County property.
Learn more about this ordinance
Come learn about the history of Union Depot or Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse during an hour-long guided tour. Tours are free to attend and reservations are not required.
View upcoming dates and learn more
Virtual tours available now
If you're unable to come to Saint Paul, take a virtual 360-degree tour of Union Depot and Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse. Points of interest and educational information are marked throughout the experience.
Begin a virtual tour
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September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s national theme is A Lasting Legacy: the life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.
Take time to talk with your family and community about the types of emergencies that could affect our region, and make a household plan.
Review safety tips and get tools to plan for emergencies
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The new Driver's License Academy is now open to 18-24 year old job seekers who are enrolled in a credentialed or certificate career pathway that require a driver's license.
Learn more and apply for the program
If your child needs immunizations for school or daycare, avoid the last-minute rush and contact your health care provider now. At your appointment, talk to your doctor about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine, now available for children 6 months and older.
Learn more at ramseycounty.us/Immunizations
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Ramsey County community members are invited to join a free, year-long online diabetes prevention program.
Chaz and her team will help you prioritize your health to heal yourself and your family. You and fellow community members will learn how to:
- Move your body through daily fitness.
- Eat well on a budget.
- Control your sugar intake.
Learn more and attend an information session
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Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 20 and 27.
2023 supplemental budget presentations
Begins Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Community Resource Advocates
Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27.
County Road J Online Office Hours
Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Virtual New Foster Care Parent Orientations
Thursday, Sept. 8.
Mobile HHW Collection - Saint Paul, across from state fairgrounds
Fridays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Saturdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24.
No collection Sept. 2-3.
Lactation Lounge
Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Jackson Street Reconstruction Open House
Tuesday, Sept. 13.
CEO Next Business Institute - Information Session
Thursday, Sept. 15.
Absentee voting begins for general election
Friday, Sept. 23.
Labor Day - holiday
Monday, Sept. 5
County offices, library locations and yard waste sites closed.
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