Business Waste Assistance Program

All businesses create waste that needs to be managed wisely.  The Business Waste Assistance Program is a no-cost, non-regulatory resource for businesses in Ramsey County.  This program can help your business with hazardous waste compliance issues, waste reduction and pollution prevention ideas.  Let us help you!

Recycling

• Recycling and Waste Reduction Program
  Start a recycling and waste reduction program.  Recycling is not subject to the County Environmental Charge (CEC), a volume-based fee assessed on your trash. The current CEC rate is 53%.
   Recycling and Waste Reduction Program | County Environmental Charge | Minnesota Materials Exchange program
  
  

• Business Recycling Guide
  The Rethink Recycling - Business Recycling Guide provides an excellent first stop for businesses looking for advice on everything from trimming waste disposal bills to reducing regulatory concerns.
  Rethink Recycling - Business Recycling Guide
  

• Start or Improve your Business Recycling Program
  For a limited time, Minnesota Waste Wise, under contract with Ramsey County, is available to help your business start or enhance your recycling program, at no charge to your business! 
  For more information, AskEH.

Hazardous Waste

The Environmental Health program licenses and inspects both businesses that generate hazardous waste and those that treat, store, dispose or recycle hazardous waste from other businesses.  In addition, extensive business assistance is available, including training, on-site assistance, and waste reduction tips.
hazardous waste management | hazardous waste training | on-site hazardous waste training | Ramsey County's VSQG collection program

Request a Consultation
Call 651.266.1199 or AskEH. 

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