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An environmental health newsletter from Ramsey County. |
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Get a first look at preliminary plans for the county’s new Environmental Service Center (ESC), to be built in Roseville, and share your feedback to help shape the facility. Ramsey County is holding four community conversations in March and April. County staff will share information about ESC plans and be available to answer questions.
Learn more.
Meet Minette: Environmental health specialist for Ramsey County
Get to know the Environmental Health Division of Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health! This month, meet Minette Saulog! Below, Saulog shares what she does, why she does it and some tips for those interested in the field.
Read more.
As climate change leads to periods of heavy and frequent rain as well as sudden snowmelt, Ramsey County will experience more flooding.
Read more.
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BizRecycling helps Face to Face reduce waste
BizRecycling helps businesses reduce waste and recycle better. The program helped Face to Face in Saint Paul, which supports youth experiencing homelessness, improve their eco-friendly practices. Watch Hanna Getachew, executive director at Face to Face, share their experience with BizRecycling (2 minutes).
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2023 Recycling Guide coming soon to your mailbox
The 2023 Recycling Guide will arrive in your mailbox by the end of this month. This guide includes information for residents on recycling, food scraps, yard waste, household hazardous waste, reuse and more!
Keep this guide in a handy spot to reference throughout the year.
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Ask EH: Cell phones
Q: I just bought a new cell phone. How should I get rid of my old one?
A: Ramsey County residents can recycle cell phones for free through the county’s electronics recycling program. Cell phones should not be put in your household recycling or trash, as they contain printed circuit boards and rechargeable batteries.
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News flash
Compost bin sale – save $20. The Recycling Association of Minnesota is selling compost bins for $receive a $20 discount. Order online at RecycleMinnesota.org and enter promo code “Ramsey.”
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Seed talk: How to start seeds
Tuesday, March 14
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Online event hosted by Ramsey County Library
Learn more
Fix-It Clinic
Saturday, March 25
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ramsey County Library - New Brighton
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 help reduce waste at your next event. 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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