Green Ramsey - March 2025

Ramsey County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 03/05/2025 09:17 AM CST

An environmental health newsletter from Ramsey County.

March 2025

Coming soon to your mailbox: 2025 Ramsey County Recycling Guide

Our annual recycling guide is packed with information about recycling, collection programs and new this year, the Environmental Center! Use this guide as a reference for information about Ramsey County collection programs including yard waste, food scraps, household hazardous waste, electronics and more!

Read the online version here.

Thought for food: Ramsey County's Food Waste Diversion Program

Ramsey County gives a discount on license fees to businesses that keep food out of the trash through the Food Waste Diversion Program.

Compost bin and rain barrel sale

The Recycling Association of Minnesota is selling compost bins and rain barrels this spring. Ramsey County residents can receive a $20 discount off compost bins only. Order online at RecycleMinnesota.org and enter promo code “Ramsey.”

Ask EH: How do I get rid of batteries?

A: Bring batteries to a household hazardous waste collection site. Starting April 1, 2025: Bring all accepted household hazardous waste to the Environmental Center
This new, centrally located facility replaces Ramsey County collections at Bay West and mobile household hazardous waste collection sites starting April 1.

Do you have a question about recycling and disposal and can’t find the answer in our A to Z Green Guide? Call our Recycling & Disposal hotline at 651-633-EASY (3279) or send us a message.

Save the food tip: Store eggs to last longer

When refrigerated, fresh eggs can be stored for three to five weeks. Keep in a cold part of the refrigerator in their original carton (do not store in the door because it is too warm).

Good to know

Collection sites move to Environmental Center starting April 1. Bring household hazardous waste and electronics to the new Environmental Center starting April 1, 2025. This new facility replaces Ramsey County collections at Bay West and Repowered. Learn more.
Heads up! Collection site hours for yard waste and household hazardous waste switch to regular hours starting April 1.

Public Health in Public Places

Multiple dates
Ramsey County Library - Maplewood
Learn more

Ramsey Extension Volunteer Gardeners present: Advanced vegetable gardening

Wednesday, March 12
6-7:30 p.m.
Ramsey County Library - White Bear Lake
Learn more

Fix-It Clinic

Saturday, March 22
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Last items accepted at 1 p.m.
Saint Paul Public Library - Saint Anthony Park
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.

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.

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.

Recycling containers for events

Reserve free recycling and food scraps containers to reduce waste. Containers can be borrowed from several cities and district councils. Find a pickup location.

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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