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An environmental health newsletter from Ramsey County. |
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County commissioners honor Recycling Ambassadors
This past April, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners recognized the Recycling Ambassadors and Fix-It Clinic volunteers for their contributions to environmental health.
Read more.
Nearly half a million people in Minnesota lack regular access to food. That group includes 20% of Ramsey County children.
Read more.
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Participate in Plastic Free July
Join the global movement to reduce your plastic usage this month! Plastic Free July provides ideas, articles, videos and other resources to help you learn more about single-use plastics and their damage to your health and the environment. Each participant makes a pledge to decrease their plastic usage.
Pledges some Environmental Health staff are making this month include:
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“Stop buying produce in plastic. Instead, I can wake up earlier on Saturdays and go to the farmers market with reusable produce bags!”
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“I won’t shop online this month to reduce the amount of plastic shipping packaging I receive.”
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“I will bring my own cup when getting coffee while out and about.”
What actions can you take to reduce plastic in your life?
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Take the Stop Food Waste Challenge
About 40% of food is wasted somewhere along the supply chain, and you may be surprised to learn that much of that food waste happens at home.
By taking the Stop Food Waste Challenge and committing to actions that reduce wasted food, we can save money, fight climate change, provide for our families, and improve our cooking skills.
The challenge goes from August 1 through August 31. Join the challenge now at stopfoodwaste.ecochallenge.org
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Community conversations: Environmental Service Center
Please join us at one of our community conversations to share your thoughts on designs for the new Environmental Service Center. Attendees can get a closer look at building and landscaping designs and learn more about the planned facility. County staff will be available to answer questions. All Ramsey County residents are encouraged to attend.
As a thank you for your time and ideas, participants can enter a drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card. Refreshments and interpreters (Spanish, Hmong and Somali) will be available at the in-person event. We hope to see you there!
Learn more.
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Ask EH: How do I get rid of medical needles?
Q: How do I safely get rid of sharps and needles?
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Recipe round-up: Beet green chips with nigella and sesame seeds
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Good to know
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The July mobile household hazardous waste collection site is in Arden Hills. Dispose of hazardous products on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Start composting food scraps today. Ramsey County offers 10 24/7 sites around the county for residents to drop off food scraps.
- Dispose of plastic planting pots. Plastic pots can either go in the trash or be brought to a participating retailer for recycling.
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Prairie discovery walk
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation
July 8 and July 29
9 a.m.
Online event
Learn more
Ramsey County Master Gardeners present: Planting for pollinators
Thursday, July 13
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Online event
Learn more
Fix-It Clinic
Saturday, July 22
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Last items accepted at 1 p.m.
Arlington Hills Community Center
Learn more
Yard waste collection sites
Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Locations
Household hazardous waste collection year-round site
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
5 Empire Drive, Saint Paul
(Bay West facility)
Household hazardous waste collection July mobile site - Arden Hills
Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1352 Ben Franklin Rd., Arden Hills
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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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