New Solid Waste Master Plan
In March 2012 the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners adopted Ramsey County’s new final Solid Waste Master Plan (pdf) and submitted it to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for approval. This plan sets policy direction and guides the County, municipalities, the waste-management industry and others in making decisions that protect public health and the environment, reduce a variety of risks, and stabilize the economics of waste management for residents and businesses.
Through a number of mechanisms (including focus groups, electronic and telephone surveys, interviews, meetings, and social media tools), residents, waste-management professionals and representatives of municipalities and other public entities provided input into the development of this plan. As result, the final plan reflects the needs of the broader community as well as the perspectives of County and state staff.
Ramsey County’s plan complements the Regional Solid Waste Master Plan (pdf). This multi-county plan, adopted by the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board in December 2011, provides overall vision and includes high-level regional and partnership strategies to enhance solid waste management in the coming years.
Recycle at Your Next Event
Set up recycling at your next temporary event! Ramsey County has can and bottle recycling containers available for loan. The containers are free to use and Ramsey County will provide assistance in setting up recycling service at the event. To reserve recycling containers, Ask EH | For more information on green events, visit GreenGatherings
Recycle your Old Electronics
Electronic items should be recycled! Electronic products containing a cathode ray tube (such as TVs and computer monitors) are banned from disposal with your garbage. A to Z Disposal Guide | RethinkRecycling.com
