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Education Resources
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Recycling and waste reduction resources for you to learn more and share with others. You can also request a presentation from one of our staff.
Videos
Household hazardous waste
Learn what household hazardous waste is and step-by-step instructions on how to bring it to our free collection sites for safe disposal.
Food scraps
Learn how food scraps are turned into compost.
Recycling at home
Find out what you can and can't put in your recycling bin.
- Recycle Better Quiz (English)
- Recycle Better Quiz (Spanish)
- Recycle Better Quiz (Hmong)
Yard waste
Learn how to bring yard waste to our free collection sites.
Reuse
Reuse resources and opportunities are widely available in Ramsey County. Before disposing of an item, consider if it can be repaired, donated or sold.
Repair
Join Ramsey County Fix-it Clinic volunteers as they demonstrate simple repairs and maintenance of everyday items. Trailer
Mending and sewing
General repairs
Recycling Guide
View our annual Recycling Guide for residents with information on household recycling, food scraps collection, yard waste, household hazardous waste and more!
Other publications
The following publications are available to download in PDF format.
General recycling
Food scraps
Yard waste
Household hazardous waste
Medicine collection
Electronics recycling
Materials in other languages
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651-266-1177 (Fax)
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