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Five tips for starting an eco-friendly habit
Starting a new eco-friendly habit as we enter the new year? Just like establishing any new habit, training yourself to reduce food waste, collect food scraps or reuse items takes intention and patience. Here are five tips to help set yourself up for eco-friendly success.
Waste or recycling questions? Here’s who to contact
Trash not picked up? Not sure if something is recyclable? Wondering how to get rid of an old couch? Here’s who to contact.
Changes to adult library fines and regional library hours begin Jan. 1
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2022-2023 budget which includes eliminating adult library fines and slightly reducing hours at the three regional libraries.
County board approves 2022-23 budget
The budget was approved at the board of commissioners Dec. 21 meeting.
Keep food safe at hotel breakfast buffets
Self-service operations—such as breakfast buffets and corner markets—are common at hotels. Use this quick guide to help keep food safe and your customers and employees healthy.
Board proclaims Oct. 29 as Deputy Steve Eddicus Day
The proclamation was read on Oct. 29.
Five ways to weatherize your home
As the cooler months settle in, consider these relatively cost-effective ways to weatherize your home. Weatherizing helps a home maintain temperature, conserve energy and save money on energy bills.
Board of commissioners declares October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 26 board meeting.
Commissioners proclaim Oct. 24-30 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
The board of commissioners has declared Oct. 24-30 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Ramsey County. Commissioner Jim McDonough read the proclamation at an East Side Neighborhood Development Company meeting on Oct. 5.
Board declares October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 19 board meeting.
Board declares Oct. 12 Foster Care Provider Appreciation Day
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 12 board meeting.
Board declares Sept. 21 as R&R Cultivation Day
The proclamation was read at the Sept. 21 board meeting.
Press conference regarding non-public-safety traffic stops
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference September 8 announcing new office policy.
Food scraps pickup service: A new, easier way to compost food scraps
Ramsey and Washington county residents will have a new way to recycle food scraps from home, whether they live in an apartment, condo or house, starting late 2022 into 2023.
2022-2023 proposed budget submitted to county board
County Manager Ryan O’Connor has proposed a biennial budget of $772.8 million for 2022 and $781.9 million for 2023. This represents a 3.2% increase of $24 million in 2022 and a 1.2% increase of $9 million in 2023.
Board proclaims August as Hospitality Worker Appreciation Month
The proclamation was read at the Aug. 24 board meeting.
Workforce Innovation Board re-appoints members and appoints new members
Meet Dante: Yard waste site service worker for Ramsey County
Get to know the Environmental Health Division of Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health! This month, meet Dante Zuk! Below, Zuk shares what he does and why he does it.
Myth-busting recycling
Recycling is not a myth in Ramsey County—it's real and it works. This America Recycles Day (Nov. 15), learn how to be an informed recycler.