Green Ramsey - September 2024

Ramsey County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 09/03/2024 10:46 AM CDT

An environmental health newsletter from Ramsey County.

September 2024

What to do with electronic "dust bunnies"

To help keep toxic metals out of the trash and give electronics another life, Ramsey County has partnered with Repowered to offer residents free electronics recycling.

Enjoy safe backyard fires

Help protect your health and your neighbors’ health by enjoying safe backyard fires this season. Outdoor recreational fires contribute to fine-particle air pollution, which can get into the lungs and bloodstream and aggravate existing health issues.

The following tips can help you burn responsibly.

Residents saved 3,503 pounds of food with the Stop Food Challenge

This August, 771 participants committed to reducing food waste with the Stop Food Waste Challenge. Together, we spent 2,739 minutes learning about food waste and saved up to 7,270 pounds of carbon dioxide. Great job!

Learn more about food waste reduction.

New options for reusing and recycling unwanted textiles

Ramsey County recently partnered with Retold Recycling on a trial collection to offer residents of Roseville, White Bear Lake and Saint Paul the opportunity to drop off unwanted textiles at each city’s cleanup event.

Save the Food recipe of the month: Whole-carrot soup

Soup season is here! Use all parts of the carrot (stem and all), with this whole-carrot soup recipe from Save the Food.

Good to know

Visit the mobile household hazardous waste collection site in Saint Paul starting Sept. 6. Safely dispose of batteries, garden chemicals and more.
Seed packets needed. The White Bear Lake Seed Library needs help replenishing their seed drawers. Please donate open-pollinated (not hybrid) vegetable and native plant seeds. Email the White Bear Lake Seed Library with any questions.

Ramsey County Master Gardeners present: Food saving

Wednesday, Sept. 18
6-7:30 p.m.
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview
Learn more

Ramsey County Fix-It Clinic

Saturday, Sept. 28
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Last items accepted at 12:30 p.m.
Ramsey County Library - Roseville
Learn more

A to Z Recycling & Disposal Guide

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. Learn more.

Recycling containers for events

Ramsey County's event container lending program is suspended until further notice. Many cities and Saint Paul district councils continue to lend out containers. Find a pick up location.

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. Order a testing kit.

Gardening and landscaping

Learn more about eco-friendly gardening and landscaping from a Ramsey County Master Gardener. Learn more about eco-friendly gardening and landscaping.

Soil and Water Conservation

The Soil and Water Conservation Division maintains and enhances natural resources in Ramsey County. Learn what programs are taking place in your neighborhood.

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