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An environmental health newsletter from Ramsey County. |
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Just for fun
Who always has a date for Valentine's Day?
(Find the answer at the end of this newsletter)
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Do you know where your trash goes?
Have you ever wondered where your trash goes after setting it on the curb or dropping it down a trash chute? Ramsey and Washington counties work together to manage waste through Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy.
Read more.
In Ramsey County, climate change is causing periods of extreme cold, extreme heat, drought and flooding. These severe weather events negatively affect our health, safety and wellbeing.
Read more.
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Celebrating Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month, consider the many ways Black/African American communities have contributed to protecting, restoring and honoring our environment.
Ramsey County is once again partnering with the City of Saint Paul to celebrate Black History Month and acknowledges the important contributions Black/African American communities have made to protect and improve our environment.
Free electronics recycling for Ramsey County residents
Ramsey County residents looking to get rid of computers, televisions, cell phones and other electronics now have a free, easy way to recycle them. Ramsey County has partnered with Repowered to refurbish or recycle unwanted electronics. Learn more.
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Become a Recycling Ambassador
Registration for the spring Recycling Ambassador Program virtual training is now open!
Using knowledge gained from the training, Recycling Ambassadors volunteer 20 hours or more annually to encourage others to reduce, reuse and recycle. Topics covered in the training include waste systems in Ramsey County, food scraps recycling, climate change, environmental justice, household hazardous waste and general recycling.
For more information or to sign up for the Recycling Ambassador training visit: ramseycounty.us/RecyclingAmbassador.
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Ask EH: Needles and syringes
Q: How do I dispose of a used EpiPen?
A: You can bring EpiPens and other needles and syringes without medication in them to a household hazardous waste collection site for free. Store them in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
If your sharps still have medication in them, bring them to a medicine collection site for free. Many area pharmacies also have a medicine collection program. Check with your pharmacy for locations, hours and items accepted.
Do you have a question about recycling and disposal and can’t find the answer in our A to Z Recycling & Disposal Guide? Call our recycling & disposal hotline at 651-633-EASY (3279) or send us a message.
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News flash
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Prep your garden with Ramsey County Master Gardeners. Learn how you can prune trees and start seeds now to get a head start on your spring gardening.
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The medicine drop box located at the Maplewood Police Department permanently closes on Feb. 1, 2023. Find other locations to dispose of unwanted medicine at ramseycounty.us/Medicine.
- New food scraps drop-off site. A new food scraps drop-off site has come to Saint Paul's Union Park. Learn more.
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Ramsey County Master Gardeners present: All about seeds
Thursday, Feb. 16
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Online event
Learn more
Fix-It Clinic
Saturday, Feb. 25
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
West Minnehaha Recreation Center
Learn more
Yard waste collection sites
Mondays - Fridays: Closed
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Locations
Household hazardous waste collection year-round site
Mondays-Thursdays: Closed
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sundays: Closed
5 Empire Drive
Saint Paul
(Bay West facility)
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A to Z Recycling & Disposal Guide
Use this guide to learn how to properly recycle or dispose of many items.
BizRecycling
BizRecycling helps businesses, non-profits, schools, apartment buildings and institutions in Ramsey and Washington counties reduce waste and recycle better.
Deconstruction Grants
Many building materials can be reused instead of being sent to a landfill. Residential properties can get up to $5,000 to support deconstruction projects. Learn more.
Gardening and landscaping
Learn more about eco-friendly gardening and landscaping from a Ramsey County Master Gardener.
Parks and Recreation
Explore what Ramsey County has to offer for parks, trails and recreational activities year round.
Radon
Radon is a naturally-occurring, radioactive gas. Two in five homes in Minnesota have high radon levels that can impact health. Ramsey County offers $2 radon tests to residents. Learn more.
Recycling containers for events
Reserve free recycling and food scraps containers to reduce waste. Containers are loaned to Ramsey County residents and organizations for any temporary event. Find a pickup location
Soil and Water Conservation
The Soil & Water Conservation Division maintains and enhances natural resources in Ramsey County. Learn what programs are taking place in your neighborhood.
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Just for fun: Answer
A calendar!
(Trivia question found at the beginning of this newsletter)
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