Environmental center hazardous waste collection
Summary
Food scrap collection is rolling out to northern Ramsey County communities now, with Roseville and Falcon Heights expected in December and Saint Paul in early 2027. 347 tons of food waste have already been diverted from landfills, and participation is around 13%.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost discussed; program funded through Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy.
Residents across Ramsey County get curbside food scrap diversion that reduces landfill waste.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Budget Committee of the Whole — September 1, 2026
The new Environmental Center (opened April 2025, funded by the county environmental charge) grew hazardous-waste participation from 32,500 in 2020 to nearly 41,000 in 2025, and accepts everything from electronics to food scraps in one spot, with metro-wide reciprocity.
Board of Commissioners — July 7, 2026
Food scrap collection is rolling out to northern Ramsey County communities now, with Roseville and Falcon Heights expected in December and Saint Paul in early 2027. 347 tons of food waste have already been diverted from landfills, and participation is around 13%.
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