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  • Set your recycling out by 6:00 am on your scheduled collection day or the night before.
  • To report a missed recycle collection, please call 952-939-1382 by noon the following day. Leave the recyclables at the curb.

For more information call the Recycling Coordinator at 952-548-6351.

Reduce trash and SAVE money

There are many ways that you as a consumer can reduce the amount of garbage you generate. Many of them are not difficult and do not cost extra money; in fact, they may even save you money!

Reduce

  • Buy concentrates, returnables, economy-sized containers or products in bulk whenever possible
  • Buy durable, repairable, long lasting items
  • Buy only what you need
  • Buy products without excessive packaging
  • Buy non-hazardous alternatives whenever possible
  • Buy non-aerosol
  • Avoid single-use, throw-away products
  • Purchase items that have the least-wasteful packaging. If something is over packaged contact the manufacturer
  • Avoid disposable and individually wrapped items
  • Use cloth napkins or dishcloths instead of paper towels and paper napkins
  • Eliminate unwanted catalog delivery by visiting www.catalogchoice.com.

Reuse

  • Reuse paper bags or use reusable bags when shopping
  • Use reusable containers for packing lunches and storing leftover food
  • Use rechargeable batteries
  • Purchase items such as milk and hair care products in refillable/reusable containers
  • Donate usable items to nonprofit, charitable organizations
  • Shop at thrift stores like Goodwill, Salvation Army, Bethesda Thrift shop and the Reuse Center
  • Buy repairable products
  • Borrow, rent or share things you use infrequently

Recycle

  • Separate recyclables from garbage at home, work and school
  • Recycle household and car batteries
  • Take fluorescent bulbs to a recycling location
  • Buy products that can be recycled locally and make sure you recycle them
  • Encourage local businesses, schools and churches to recycle, assist them if you can
  • Sell and donate used and second-hand goods such as clothing and furniture

Buy Recycled

  • Purchase products made with post-consumer recycled materials
  • Encourage stores to carry more items that are made with recycled material and shop at those stores that carry products made from recycled material
  • Encourage your employer to purchase office supplies that are made with recycled material
  • Select products with the least wasteful packaging