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Ray J’s American Grill Recycles More Than 150,000 Pounds Annually
Ray J’s American Grill, a family-friendly restaurant in Woodbury, couldn’t recycle because its trash enclosure was too small to add a recycling dumpster and the cost too great to expand it. So in 2018, Ray J’s applied for and received a grant from BizRecycling. The grant included free consultation from recycling experts and covered the cost of constructing a larger trash enclosure and adding recycling containers.
Feedback needed for new recycling outreach program
Ramsey County is developing a Recycling Ambassador program. We’re asking residents to help us develop how this new program will be carried out by taking a brief survey.
Adult Mental Health Advisory Council takes action
During the summer of 2019, Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health and Ramsey County Social Services hosted multiple Suicide Prevention Listening Sessions to hear about the community's experiences with current suicide prevention resources and ideas about how to spread awareness.
In some of the listening sessions, residents mentioned that they would like to see more information about mental health resources in Ramsey County. In response, Ramsey County’s Mental Health Advisory Council plans to help roll out a mental health awareness social media campaign.
New partnership launched with RealTime Talent to better support job seekers
Through the new partnership, the county's employment guidance counselors will have access to labor market information and local employment demands to better support residents.
Ramsey County hosts a job fair
Representatives from various Ramsey County departments will be available to discuss current job openings.
2020-2023 WIOA State Plan open for public comment
The proposed 2020 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan is open for public comment.
Free yoga classes for all skill levels at Union Depot
Classes are available Monday evenings, Tuesdays at noon and Saturday mornings..
Ramsey County Library named Star Library for the seventh consecutive year
The designation is based on circulation numbers, visits per capita, program attendance and public internet usage.
Revamped library website launches with new features
With the new design and mobile-friendly features, our digital library spaces are now more accessible.
Twin Cities Orthopedics naming rights sponsorship approved for Vadnais Sports Center
As part of the 15-year agreement, the facility will be renamed TCO Sports Garden.
Ridgewood Apartments Improves Recycling for Tenants
Recently, property managers at Ridgewood Apartments, a 100-unit apartment complex in Saint Paul, wanted to improve their recycling efforts. They contacted BizRecycling and were given a free 30-minute waste assessment.
Better Safe than Spoiled
Manufacturers put dates on food products for a reason. Sometimes the reason is for safety, in which case the product might say “Expires On”, “Use By”, or “Use Before.” In most cases, the dates on shelf stable foods are mostly for quality and are there to let customers know the food might not be as good as it could be after a certain date. Quality dates might say “Best By”, “Sell By”, or “Best if Used Before.
Tips for Saving Energy at Home
Small actions can add up to big reductions in your home electricity use—saving you money, and saving the environment. Not sure where to start? Check out these seven easy tips to try.
All lanes of Plato Boulevard back open
All lanes of traffic are now open between Wabasha Street and Livingston Avenue.
Early Childhood and Family Wellness Event provides resources for foster parents
Foster parents currently providing homes for children under five years old were invited to an Early Childhood and Family Wellness Event on Dec. 14 hosted by the Children’s Services Review Panel and the Ramsey County Early Childhood Initiative.
Alexandra Kotze to join Ramsey County as CFO
Alexandra Kotze has been named Ramsey County’s Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance.
Hazardous Waste Generator license renewal applications due Jan. 31
Annual reports must be completed online and submitted by Friday, Jan. 31. After that, a late penalty ( 10% of your total) may be added to your license fee).
Sign up online to be notified of hazardous waste training opportunities
Ramsey County Environmental Health held a hazardous waste general compliance training in the beginning of December. Find out how you can register to be notified of upcoming trainings.
Manage your HWID online
Business that generate hazardous waste have a Hazardous Waste Identification Number (HWID): a unique number assigned to each site’s physical location. An HWID ensures hazardous waste can be tracked from generation to disposal.
Two new food scraps recycling sites open
Falcon Heights and White Bear Lake have new collection sites, which are open 24 hours a day.