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Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days in Roseville

Ramsey County's collection truck for household hazardous waste is in Roseville during June. This is a quick, convenient and free way to get rid of paint, used motor oil, batteries, fluorescent lights and other products that shouldn't go in the trash.

For more information on mobile collection truck sites

FREE Workshop on Reducing Toxins in the Home

Chemicals are part of our lives. However, there are reasons to be cautious about our exposure to some chemicals, especially with young children. Come learn how to identify toxic chemicals and how to keep your family safe. This workshop is offered on June 4 and June 18 and is open to any Ramsey County resident, with a special focus on parents, grandparents, and anyone else who might have young children in their home.

For more information on workshop locations and registration

Food and Nutrition Commission Issues Report

The Saint Paul and Ramsey County Food and Nutrition Commission has completed a report which summarizes over 18 months of work by more than 130 community members on ways to create a robust, healthy, local regional food system. The report, 2012 Report: Food System Recommendations, was presented to the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, May 16th and will be considered by the Ramsey County Board on Tuesday, June 5. The commission is a joint city-county citizen advisory group comprised of 14 members appointed by the Saint Paul City Council, and the Ramsey County Board.

For more information on 2012 Report: Food System Recommendations (pdf) | Food and Nutrition Commission

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Contact Information:
DURING Regular Office Hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

If you need information about Public Health programs in Ramsey County or want to report a natural or human-caused emergency that may have serious public health consequences, call 651.266.2400.
If you need police, fire or medical personnel to respond, call 911.
If you are ill, contact your health care provider.
If you are a physician calling to report an infectious disease, please call 651.201.5414 or 1.877.676.5414.

AFTER Regular Office Hours (After 4:30 pm on weekdays, all-day Saturday, Sunday and holidays)

If you are ill, contact your health care provider.
If you need police, fire or medical personnel to respond, call 911.
To report a natural or human-caused emergency that may have serious public health consequences AFTER regular business hours, call 911.