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As custom home builders in the Twin Cities, we’re always working to reduce waste and recycle building materials whenever possible. Recycling conserves energy, it reduces pollution in the air, water and even on the street, it reduces green house gases and conserves natural resources. There is no doubt that recycling is a good idea and yet many people are still confused by it. We’ve put together this handy recycling resource to help you reduce, reuse and recycle.
Curbside Recycling in the Twin Cities
Minneapolis and St. Paul recycle a little differently. In Minneapolis you are provided a bin similar to the one you use for garbage. That bin is in the alley (usually) next to the garbage bin. Recycling in Minneapolis is picked up every other week. You can put all of your recyclable materials in the bin, there is no need to sort it anymore.
In St Paul recycling is picked up on the street in the front of the house. You can use any bin or paper bags. St. Paul also no longer requires you to sort the recyclable materials. Recycling is picked up weekly.
Minneapolis has a much higher rate of recycling than St. Paul does. This is probably due to the fact that you can treat your recycling like your garbage and put it all in one bin, out in the back out of site.
Where can I get recycling bins?
If you live in St. Paul and need bins you can usually find them at area rec centers or district councils. Click here for a list of contact information for your district. If you live in Minneapolis a cart will be delivered to your house.
What can I recycle?
Currently you can recycle a whole bunch of things including – bottles – both glass and plastic, food and beverage cans, milk and juice cartons, paper products, shampoo containers, boxes (still no pizza boxes or any box that has been soiled with food or grease).
What can’t I recycle?
Most items can be recycled; you just can’t put them on the curb for pick up. Hazardous materials will need to be dropped off at the county Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Site. Computers, monitors, and other electronics can be taken to do a Tech Dump location for a small fee.
Twin Cities Free Market
The Twin Cities Free Market SM is an innovative reuse program created by the zero-waste organization Eureka Recycling to divert usable and repairable items from the waste stream. The Free Market program was the first web based residential exchange program that specifically targeted the exchange of reusable and durable household goods. As of January 2014 the Twin Cities Free Market has grown to include over 600,000 participants since it began in 1998 and has facilitated more than 120,000 exchanges. Over 13.1 million pounds of reusable goods have been saved from landfills and incinerators!
Donate your used clothing and household goods to help those in need.
Helpful Recycling Resources
Ramsey Co Recycling Information
Hennepin Co Recycling Information
Anoka Co Recycling Information
Carver Co Recycling Information
Dakota Co Recycling Information
Washington Co Recycling Information
That’s it, it’s never been easier to recycle!
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