NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 7, 2020
CONTACT: Dana Kazel, Communications Manager
218-725-5049 (office) • 218-591-2219 (cell)
St. Louis County solid waste sites extend winter operating hours
Winter operating hours at St. Louis County solid waste sites have been extended until May 17. The continuing need to adapt operations to ensure safety of staff and customers during the COVID-19 situation prompted the change. Typically, summer operating hours begin in April and include an expanded schedule at some locations.
The extension of the winter schedule does not affect operating hours at the landfill or transfer stations. The complete schedule is available online at stlouiscountymn.gov/environmentalservices.
The county's two Household Hazardous Waste drop off sites in Virginia and Hibbing remain closed until further notice. Residents are asked to keep any household hazardous waste items - such as paint, household cleaners, rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent bulbs, among other things - until the sites re-open, so that the items can be disposed of safely. People needing to make an emergency drop off of household hazardous waste can call 218-741-8831 to try and make an appointment. Staff will accommodate emergency drop offs as schedules permit.
Because the COVID-19 situation is continually changing, residents are encouraged to call the Environmental Service Hotline at 218-749-9703 before driving to any of the county's drop off sites. The hotline message will be updated daily to alert the public if any other sites have to close.
St. Louis County Environmental Services provides a comprehensive management system for garbage and recycling for all of the county outside the boundaries of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District. Learn more at stlouiscountymn.gov/environmentalservices
###
|
