Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health

Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Ramsey County's collection truck is coming to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Saint Paul on Saturday, May 26, from 8am-3pm. It's 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. One day only! No ID required.

For more information on accepted items

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

Greening Your Graduation Party

If you’re hosting a graduation gathering this spring or summer, consider ways you can minimize the trash this bash will create. You can even borrow a recycling bin from us!

For more information on green graduation parties | reserving a recycling container