RamseyRecycles.com 651-633-EASY (3279)

answered 24/7

Recycling GuideHousehold Recycling, Yard Waste, Organics Recycling,

Household Hazardous Waste & More

RAMSEY COUNTY

Llama al 651-266-1199 para una Guía en Español.

2018

RECYCLING GUIDETable of Contents Recycling at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Yard Waste & Organics Recycling Collection Sites . . . . . . 2-4Organics Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Household Hazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9Product Reuse Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Light Bulbs and Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Medicine Collection Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15Large Bulky Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17Apartment Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Recycling at Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Resources for Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Free Fix-it Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Save the Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 This guide is published by the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board – a joint county effort to manage waste wisely through waste reduction, recycling and energy recovery.

For more InformationWeb: RamseyRecycles.com, Live Chat feature

Email: AskEH@ramseycounty.us

Hotline: 651-633-EASY (3279), answered 24/7.

Business Recycling: Learn how your business can save money by recycling. Visit BizRecyling.com.

Online Recycling and Disposal Guide for ResidentsFor recycling and disposal options, visit RamseyRecycles.com/AtoZ.

RAMSEY COUNTY

#ramseyrecycles

RamseyRecycles.com 1651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

Items Accepted

CONTAINERS• Cans – beverage and food.• Bottles – glass and plastic.• Jars – glass, metal and plastic.• Beverage cartons – milk, juice, soup, etc.

Rinse all containers. Contact your recycling hauler about leaving caps/lids on containers.

PAPER AND BOXES• Mail, catalogs and phone books.• Magazines and newspapers (with inserts). • Office, school and scrap papers.• Cardboard boxes (all types) – flatten to fit in cart.• Paper towel and toilet paper tubes.• Cardboard cans (chips, nuts, oatmeal).

Recycling at Home

This is a general guideline. Many communities accept additional materials for recycling.

Contact your city or recycling hauler for more information.

Please do not put these items in your recycling cart.

• Plastic bags can get stuck in sorting machines. Visit PlasticFilmRecycling.org for collection sites.

• String lights and cords can wrap around equipment. See pages 6-9 for collection sites.

• Propane tanks and other hazardous waste can harm workers if they explode. See pages 6-9 for collection sites.

• Needles and syringes can harm workers as they hand sort items. See pages 7 and 12 for collection sites.

ARDEN HILLS3530 Hudson Ave. X X XArden Hills

BATTLE CREEK389 S. Winthrop St. X XSaint Paul

FRANK AND SIMS1150 Sims Ave. X X XSaint Paul

MIDWAY1943 Pierce Butler Rt. X X XSaint Paul

MOUNDS VIEW8307 Long Lake Rd. X XMounds View

SUMMIT HILL870 Pleasant Ave. X XSaint Paul

WHITE BEAR TWP 5900 Sherwood Rd. X X X White Bear Township

COMO PARK ORGANICS RECYCLING COLLECTION SITE1149 Beulah Ln. | Saint PaulOpen 24/7 - Organics recycling collection only

2

Free and open to Ramsey County residents only. Photo ID required.

RamseyRecycles.com

Yard Waste & Organics Recycling Collection Sites

Leaves & Grass

Trees &Shrubs

OrganicsRecyclingItems Accepted >

94 94

36

35W

35E 61

694

694

36

5

61

61

52

35E

35E

December - MarchSaturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

April - NovemberMon., Wed., Fri.: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Collection Site Hours (weather permitting)

There is a yard waste collection site near you!

651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7 3

Arden Hills

Battle Creek

Frank and SimsMidway

Mounds View

Summit Hill

White Bear Township

ComoOrganics Only

Closed: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Christmas Day.

Snel

ling

Ave

.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

75

1

34 8

26

Put Your Food Scraps to WorkBring your food waste and non-recyclable paper to a Ramsey County yard waste collection site (see pages 2-3). Open year-round. Ramsey County residents only. No business waste.

Recycle Your Organics in 3 Easy Steps Visit RamseyRecycles.com/organicsrecycling to find out what items are recyclable.

Place organic recycling items into a compostable bag inside your bin.

Bring your compostable bag to a Ramsey County yard waste collection site. (see pages 2-3).

Organics Recycling

Items Accepted

• Coffee grounds.

• Egg shells.

• Food soiled paper products.

• Fruit/vegetable scraps.

• Grains.

• Meats, including bones.

• Nut shells.

• Paper towels.

• Tissues.

Visit RamseyRecycles.com/organicsrecycling for a full list.

4

QUESTIONS? 651-633-EASY (3279) Answered 24/7 | Interpretive services available RamseyRecycles.com

How to Recycle at Yard Waste Sites in 3 Easy Steps

Gather leaves, grass, brush and organics waste to be recycled. Detailed list of accepted items at RamseyRecycles.com.

Bring gathered yard waste and organics recycling to a Ramsey County drop-off site. See pages 2-3 for hours and materials accepted at each site.

Add waste to designated yard waste piles and organics recycling collection bin. If you have any questions, ask a site monitor.

5

Restrictions

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) QuarantineRamsey County is included in the EAB quarantine. Residents cannot transport trees, branches, mulch or hardwood firewood outside of the quarantine area.

To prevent the spread of EAB, please dispose of ash trees at a Ramsey County yard waste site (see pages 2-3).

For more information on EAB, go to www.mda.state.mn.us/eab.

Yard Waste Collection Sites

RamseyRecycles.com 651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

State law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, brush and other

plant material from being mixed with your trash.

! 1

2

3

1

2

3

Bay West, LLC5 Empire Dr.Saint Paul December – MarchFriday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

April - NovemberTuesday – Friday11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Open to residents of Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Washington counties. Photo ID required.

Free Product Reuse Center: Learn more on page 10.

• Antifreeze.• Batteries (vehicle/rechargeable/button).• Bug killers/repellents.• Cell phones.• Cleaners.• Cooking Oil (must be liquid).• Fluorescent lights.• Gasoline.• Mercury thermometers.• Needles.• Paint.• Propane tanks.• Used oil and filters.

• Weed killer and more…

More items: visit RamseyRecycles.com/HHW or call 651-633-EASY (3279) for more information.

Items Accepted

Propane Tank Dangers

Do not put propane tanks in the trash or recycling cart; they can cause an explosion.

Bring them to an HHW site.

• Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D).

• Dried up latex paint (remove lid).

• Drywall compound (including joint, taping and filler).

• Empty aerosol cans and other containers (except propane cylinders).

• Latex or water-based caulk.

Items NOT Accepted (place in trash)

Business Waste: Call 651-266-1199 for business assistance.

Appliances & Electronics: See pages 14-17.

Paint Only?

See pg. 11.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

6 RamseyRecycles.com

Year-Round Collection Site

Needles and Syringes (Sharps)

• Must be empty, sealed in a hard-sided container (like a detergent jug or coffee can) and labeled “Sharps.”

• Please inform staff when you drop them off. They will ask you to place sharps in the collection box.

• Do not place sharps in the trash or recycling cart.

Electrical Cords and Holiday String Lights All types of cords are accepted. No battery packs, electronics or appliances attached.

7651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

More collection sites on pages 8-9.

35E

94

36

University Ave. W.

Rice St.

Pennsylvania Ave.

Empire Dr.

Jackson St.

MN State Capitol

Household Hazardous Waste

Free Mobile Collection Sites, April – OctoberFriday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Locations and Schedule

April · Maplewood · 1850 White Bear Ave. N.

May · Arden Hills · 1352 Ben Franklin Rd.

June · Roseville · 1725 Kent St.

July · Arden Hills · 1352 Ben Franklin Rd.

August · Saint Paul · 848 Pleasant Ave.

September · Saint Paul near Fairgrounds · 1660 Como Ave. *Open after Labor Day

October · Maplewood · 1850 White Bear Ave. N.

8

HHW Mobile Collection Sites

RamseyRecycles.com

Used Oil and Filter Collection Shed The Arden Hills collection site has a self-service used oil and filter collection shed that is open 24/7. Antifreeze is also accepted. The collection shed is located on the north side of the Ramsey County Public Works facility, off Ben Franklin Road.

Ben Franklin Rd.

Ham

line Ave.

35W

694

96Public Works Bldg.

Safe Transport Tips· Keep products in original container, upright and tightly sealed.

· Transport in bag, box or tote in trunk of vehicle.

· Never mix chemicals.

9651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

HHW Mobile Collection Sites

1

2

3

2

4

5

1

Free Mobile Collection Site Map

94 94

36

35W

35E 61

694

694

36

5

61

61

52

35E

35E

Maplewood

Arden Hills

Roseville

Saint Paul

Saint Paul

Snel

ling

Ave

.

13

4

5

2

Como Ave.

State Fairgrounds

ARDEN HILLS

1352 Ben Franklin Rd., Arden Hills, MN 55112

10 RamseyRecycles.com

Product Reuse Center

Find FREE Paint and MoreVisit the Product Reuse Center at Ramsey County’s year-round household hazardous waste (HHW) collection site (page 6). Products are available on a first-come, first-served basis and selection will vary. Must be 18 years or older.

Types of Products Available

· Automotive products, oil, antifreeze, motor additives.

· Charcoal lighter fluid, camp stove fluid.

· Driveway and roof sealers.

· Fertilizers.

· Household cleaners, polishes, waxes.

· Paint and spray paint.

· Paint solvents, cleaners, turpentine, paint thinners.

· Wood stains, preservatives, oils, polyurethanes. Note: Items are not available at the mobile collection sites listed on pages 8-9.

Safe Disposal of Your Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Energy-saving light bulbs are good for the environment and your wallet, plus they can be recycled. Bring them to a Ramsey County HHW collection site (see pages 6-9) or check with a local hardware store.

Here are the types to recycle:

· Fluorescent bulbs of all shapes and sizes.

· High-intensity discharge lamps (HID).

· Neon lights of all shapes and sizes.

· LED lights of all shapes and sizes.

Incandescent light bulbs are safe to throw in the trash.

Did You Know? It’s illegal to throw fluorescent light bulbs in the trash because they contain mercury.

Light Bulbs and Paint

11651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

There are several options for recycling unwanted latex and oil-based paint.

Find a participating paint store at PaintCare.org.

Or bring it to: Amazon Environmental350 73rd Ave. NE, Ste. 3Fridley MN, 55432763-572-0800

Do you only have paint to recycle?

13651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

Locations and Hours

Arden Hills · Sheriff’s Patrol Station · 1411 Paul Kirkwold Dr.Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (drop box is inside building) Maplewood · Police Department · 1830 County Rd. B E.Open 24/7 (drop box is outside building) New Brighton · Public Safety · 785 Old Hwy. 8 NWOpen 24/7 (drop box is inside lobby)

North St. Paul · 2400 Margaret St.Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (drop box is inside building)

Saint Paul · Law Enforcement Center · 425 Grove St.Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (drop box is inside building)

White Bear Lake · Police/Fire Department · 4701 Hwy. 61Open 24/7 (drop box is inside lobby)

RamseyRecycles.com

Medicine Collection Sites

• Blister packs. • Inhalers. • Powders.• Capsules and pills. • IV bags. • Sprays.• Creams and gels. • Patches. • Vials.• Liquids.

Dispose of Your Unwanted Medicine Safely

94 94

36

35W

35E61

694

694

36

5

61

61

52

35E

51

35E

12

Items NOT Accepted

• Needles and syringes (except full epinephrine injections) – bring to a household hazardous waste collection site (see pages 6-9).

• Medicines from businesses, healthcare facilities, long-term facilities, pharmacies, doctors’ offices or veterinary clinics.

1

2

3

4

5

6

• Keep medicines in their original container for legal transport.

• Put loose medicines in a clear plastic bag and label with the medicine name.

• Seal all containers in a clear plastic bag.

• Place bag with medicine into drop box.

Guidelines for Dropping Off Medicines

Visit one of Ramsey County’s year-round collection sites to safely dispose of your unwanted or expired medications for FREE. No ID required.

Items Accepted5

2

3

1

4

6

Medicine Collection Site Map

Medicine Collection Sites

Maplewood

Arden HillsNew Brighton

Saint Paul

White Bear Lake

Free Parking. Closed County holidays.

North St. Paul

Electronics Recycling LocationsThe following businesses in your area accept electronics for recycling. Call ahead to verify items accepted, hours and fees.

Advanced Disposal 309 Como Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55103 · 651-487-8746 AdvancedDisposal.com

Best Buy (some restrictions apply) 1795 County Rd. D E., Maplewood · 651-704-1901 1643 County Rd. B2, Roseville · 651-746-0538 2100 Snelling Ave. N., Roseville · 651-582-0400 3001 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood · 651-704-9050 BestBuy.com/recycle

Green Lights Recycling, Inc. 10040 Davenport St. N.E., Blaine, MN 55449 · 763-785-0456 glrnow.com

Office Depot 1615 W. County Rd. C, Roseville, MN 55113 · 651-233-1929 OfficeDepot.com

The Retrofit Companies 2960 Yorkton Blvd., Little Canada, MN 55117 · 800-795-1230 RetrofitCompanies.com

Staples (no TVs, no older LCD monitors, no CRT monitors) 2100 N. Snelling Dr. #42, Roseville, MN 55113 · 651-633-1034 Staples.com

Tech Dump (prices vary) 698 Prior Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55104 · 763-432-3117 (Ext. 1) TechDump.org

For more options, visit RamseyRecycles.com/AtoZ or call 651-633-EASY (3279).

15651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

Electronics Recycling

Know Whatto Throw.

TVs and computer

monitors with a CRT (cathode

ray tube) contain toxic substances

like lead. It is illegal to throw

them in the trash.

TelevisionFlat screens, projections and older box styles.

Computer Computers, monitors, laptops, tablets, keyboards and printers.

Phone and FaxCell phones, corded phones, cordless phones, answering machines and fax machines.

Audio and Video EquipmentCD and MP3 players, radios, speakers, stereos, DVD players, VCRs, record players, video game systems and cameras.

Recycling Options for Electronics

City and neighborhood clean-up events Call your city.

Manufacturer take-back programsContact the electronic item’s manufacturer.

Curbside pick-up service Some trash haulers offer pick-up service for their customers (call your trash hauler or city).

14 RamseyRecycles.com

Recycle These Electronics

Advanced Disposal · Saint Paul309 Como Ave. | 651-487-8546

Bro-Tex, Inc. · Saint Paul840 Hampden Ave. | 651-272-7227

Fra-Dor · Little Canada 3101 Country Dr. | 651-484-8180

J and J Recycling · Saint Paul 607 Barge Channel Rd. | 651-227-4457

Keith Krupenny & Son · Saint Paul565 Barge Channel Rd. | 651-457-3680

Second Chance Recycling · Minneapolis1179 15th Ave. S.E. | 612-332-0664

Twin City Refuse & Recycling · Saint Paul 318 W. Water St. | 651-227-1549

Walters Recycling & Refuse · Blaine10191 Xylite St. N.E. | 763-780-8464

Call your trash hauler to see what they collect and if there are additional fees. These sites offer self-haul options for bulky items. Contact them for hours, directions, and disposal costs.

Large Bulky Items

RamseyRecycles.com16

Many trash haulers pick up furniture and large household items.

Did you know?It is illegal to place major appliances like microwave ovens and air conditioners in the trash.

17651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

X = Accepts railroad ties

Construction/ Furniture Mattresses Scrap Tires Treated Demolition Metal Wood X X X X X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X

X

X X X X X X

X X X X X

Appliances Carpet Concrete

X X X

X

X

X X X

X X X

X X X

X X

19

Resources for Residents

Recycle at Your Next Event Hosting a family, work or community gathering? Make it a green event! You can use your own recycling containers or borrow containers for free at RamseyRecycles.com.

Portable containers are collapsible, and come with custom signage and bags. Organics recycling containers are available, too.

Easy to follow instructions are on each container.

Compost Bin Sale – Save $20The Recycling Association of Minnesota is selling compost bins for $64+tax this year. Ramsey County residents can get an additional $20 off! To receive the discounted price, order onlineat RecycleMinnesota.org and enter promo code “Ramsey”. Or call 651-641-4589 and mention that you are a Ramsey County resident. Pick up your pre-ordered bin on April 28 in Maplewood. Find additional dates and locations at RecycleMinnesota.org.

InstructionsBring recycling to your designated recycling carts at any time. Free reusable recycling bags and totes, as well as other educational resources are available for apartment dwellers. If you are an interested apartment manager, contact Ramsey County at 651-266-1179.

Apartment Recycling

Businesses Recycle More with BizRecyclingMost businesses in the Metro Area are required by state law to recycle. Fortunately, businesses of all sizes in Ramsey and Washington Counties can receive free help from BizRecycling to recycle more.

BizRecycling has given recycling grants to 500 businesses in the East Metro in the past four years. In addition to grants, BizRecycling has provided free on-site consultations with recycling experts to 2,000 businesses. In about 30 minutes, our recycling experts can help your business come up with a recycling plan that works for you.

Visit BizRecycling.com and click on “Get Started Now” or call 651-266-1199.

Success StoryA BizRecycling Grant helped Sunray BP gas station recycle

more and lower their trash bill by

$3,000 a year!

Recycling at Work

RamseyRecycles.com18 651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7

20 RamseyRecycles.com

Free Fix- It Clinics

Don’t Trash Broken Stuff – Fix it!Bring things like small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more. Volunteer fixers will help you disassemble, troubleshoot and repair your item for FREE! Clinics are first-come, first-served. Items must be carry-in, nooversized items. Please bring any tools and parts that mightbe helpful to fix your item.

Here are some items we typically see at Fix-It Clinics:

• Clothing. • Fans. • Sewing Machines.

• Coffee Makers. • Lamps. • Toasters.

• DVD Players. • Radios. • Vacuum Cleaners. Visit RamseyRecycles.com/FixItClinics for dates and locations.

651-633-EASY (3279) | Answered 24/7 21

TRASHING ONE EGG WASTES55 GALLONS OF WATER

PRSR

T ST

DU

S Po

stag

e Pa

idTw

in C

ities

, MN

Perm

it 74

07

Rec

yclin

g G

uid

ePu

blis

hed

by:

Ra

mse

y/W

ashi

ngto

n Re

cycl

ing

& E

nerg

y B

oard

Prin

ted

on

100%

rec

ycle

d p

aper

.

3/18

#ram

seyr

ecyc

les