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W elcome to the Recyclopedia - your guide to reduce, reuse, recycle and safely dispose of household waste. This guide is created to help residents manage their solid waste properly. It is the outcome of a cooperative effort by eleven cities. This guide was designed as a convenient tool to help citizens as they make choices of natural resources through reuse, waste and toxicity reduction and recycling. Icons are used throughout the book to help clarify listings. The icons identify opportunities for waste and/or toxicity reduction, reuse, repair, recycling, proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste and also redemption possibilities. They appear next to each listing and at the bottom of each page as: Reduce Reuse Repair Recycle Dispose Hazardous Waste Disposal Redemption/Consignment $ Information i While many establishments listed in the book do not charge for their services, some business do have fees associated with their services. Please call before delivering materials for donation, repair or disposal. re cy clo pe di a (ri-si’kle-pe’ de- ) e e Table of Contents Waste reduction tips and Twin Cities Free Market information ..................... 2 – 3 Recycling - the whole story ..................... 4 – 5 Listing, by material, options for recycling, reuse and safe disposal .....................6 – 18 Yard waste management and buckthorn removal tips ..................... 18– 19 Household hazardous waste information and disposal ..................... 20– 22 Citizen drop-off facilities ..................... 21– 22 Reducing toxics in your home ..................... 23 – 24 Protect yourself from identity theft ..................... 25 Protect water quality ..................... 26 – 27 Resources for Business A guide to reduce, reuse, recycle and safely dispose of household materials. ..................... 28 – 29 •Call first when using this guide - businesses change. •Inclusion in this guide does not constitute endorsement for any ..................... 30 – 31 business or service. •Our apologies if we missed your favorite place. Please call your City contact on the inside cover with details for the next edition. Index Buy Recycled ..................... 32 It isn’t just about recycling any more! After recycling over half a million tons of waste in 2006, one million tons still went to landfills and incinerators from Hennepin County. It’s clear that recycling is an important step in managing our waste problem, but alone, it’s not enough. It’s time to take the first step – prevent waste. Here are some tips to help you lighten up your own garbage can. Simple Steps to Reduce Waste • Look for minimally packaged products and, when possible, buy in bulk. • Buy concentrates (juice, cleaning products, etc.). • Bring a reusable bag to the store. • Give magazines to office waiting rooms, hospitals, etc. • Buy durable, long-lasting products instead of disposables, and repair them if possible. • Avoid disposable products. • Borrow or rent infrequently used items. • Donate or sell what you no longer need. • Remove your name from unwanted mail advertising lists (learn how on page 25). And don’t forget to… • Buy products in packages that are recyclable in your local recycling program. • Buy recycled! (products made with recycled content materials). 2 Look for this symbol throughout this guide. It indicates businesses or services that provide an opportunity to reuse items. So, use this guide to give, sell or get items, and keep good stuff out of the waste stream! Look for great waste reduction sites on the Web www.findbluesky.com Blue Sky Guide Resource and coupon book for food, entertainment, products and services that are healthy for you and the environment. Green Guardian Directory www.greenguardian.com This directory was created to help residents in the Twin Cities metro area make environmentally-responsible purchasing and disposal decisions. Hennepin County Environmental Services Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance Twin Cities Free Market See below for more information www.hennepin.us www.reduce.org www.twincitiesfreemarket.org If it’s too good to toss, try the Free Market It can be confounding to find a new home for that couch that was perfect until the new carpet was installed. After all, it is in good condition, and would be perfect for someone who needs it. www.twincitiesfreemarket.org Besides, it just doesn’t feel right to fill landfills with good stuff, and pay extra to do it. If only there was an easy way to find someone who would take it off your hands. There is an easy way, and hundreds of Hennepin County residents have already found it. It’s an Internet listing service called the Twin Cities Free Market. The Free Market is for residents who want to give or get free reusable goods for the home, garage and garden. The Free Market web site at www.twincitiesfreemarket.org lets you browse through items people in the Twin Cities want, or items they want to give away. All you need is access to a computer and an email account. Email addresses are a convenient way to make a connection for an exchange without disclosing personal information such as your address or phone number (unless you authorize its use). With just a few clicks you can add your wanted or available items to the list. If you don’t have a computer at home, try your library. Most users have been pleasantly surprised at how quickly their unwanted items are snapped up. Better yet, the recipient usually does the heavy lifting of taking the item away. 3 Do something good for the environment every day! Environmental Benefits of Recycling There are tremendous benefits to recycling beyond saving landfill space. Each year Hennepin County businesses and residents: • Save enough energy to power 10,000 homes for one year. • Save consumption of 101,000 tons of iron ore, coal and limestone which were replaced by recycled materials. • Save 1,268,000 trees by recycling paper. • Reduce air emissions (excluding CO² and methane) by 5,900 tons and reduce water pollution by 1,000 tons. •Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to taking more than 300,000 cars off the road. Source: National Recycling Coalition Calculator Tips to shrink your carbon footprint Want to do something to slow the rate of climate change? Here are nine simple things you can do every day. Change a light bulb Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb will save 150 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Drive less Walk, bike, carpool or take mass transit more often. You’ll save a pound of carbon dioxide for every mile you don’t drive. Recycle more You can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide per year by recycling just half of your household waste. 4 Check your tires Keeping your tires inflated properly can improve gas mileage by more than 3%. Every gallon of gas saved keeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Use less hot water It takes a lot of energy to heat water. Use less hot water by installing a low flow showerhead (350 pounds of carbon dioxide saved per year) and washing clothes in cold or warm water (500 pounds per year). Avoid products with a lot of packaging You can save 2,100 pounds of carbon dioxide if you cut down your garbage generation by 10%. Adjust your thermostat Moving your thermostat down 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in the summer. You will save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Plant a tree A single tree will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. Turn off electronic devices Turn off and unplug your television, DVD player, stereo, and computer when you’re not using them. You will save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide a year. 5 Aerosol Cans (If empty of propellant- discard. If contents are hazardous, see below:) 8100 Jefferson Hwy Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 1400 W 96th St Blmngton 612-348-3777 Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off Air Conditioners (See Appliances) Antifreeze Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Antifreeze: Safe disposal You can dispose of antifreeze at home IF YOU ARE ON A SANITARY SEWER and NOT ON A SEPTIC SYSTEM. Flush antifreeze down the drain, using plenty of water. If you have a septic system bring antifreeze to a Hennepin County Drop-off Facility (see below). Appliances Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St 8980 Jefferson Tr W Urban Ventures 3023 4th Ave S www.twincitiesfreemarket.org Henn Co Drop-off JR’s Appliance Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Inv Grv Hts651-454-9215 Mpls 612-822-1634 Appliances: Recycling Required Appliances may not be disposed of in a landfill or other solid waste facility. Appliances often have capacitors and ballasts containing PCBs, switches containing mercury or components containing other hazardous materials. Asbestos (call for appointment) Veolia WM Elk River 175 Cty Rd 37 NE 22460 Hwy 169 NW Buffalo Elk River 800-963-3158 763-441-2464 Audiovisual Equipment www.twincitiesfreemarket.org Henn Co Drop-off Hi End Audio Auto 6 Crystal Auto Parts Perry’s (Call first) 8100 Jefferson Hwy 6316 Barrie Rd Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Edina 952-929-1479 5208 N Hanson Ct 525 Brimhall Ave Crystal 763-533-2401 Long Lake 952-473-4898 Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Courage Center 763-520-0540 Nat’l Kidney Foundation of MN 800-488-2277 Salvation Army Autos & Boats 612-332-5855 Bathroom Fixtures (See Building Materials) Batteries-All Kinds Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Batteries-Auto (lead) All Sears Auto Stores Interstate Batteries 3201 85th Ave N Bauer’s Custom Hitches 13118 Excelsior Blvd Perry’s (Call first) 525 Brimhall Ave Westside Tire19925 75th Ave N Brklyn Pk Mtka Long Lake Corcoran 763-391-6658 952-979-9129 952-473-4898 763-420-2100 Batteries-Button (Some senior centers collect) Kraemers Hardware 14730 Excelsior Blvd Mtka 952-938-7614 Batteries-Household NON-RECHARGEABLE: All City Halls and most County Libraries Deakyne’s TrueValu 17507 Mtka Blvd Hopkins Public Works 11100 Excelsior Blvd Jerry’s DoItBest 5025 Excel Blvd Lakewinds Coop 17523 Mtka Blvd Maple Pln Family Ctr Hwy 12 Mtka Hopkins St L Park Mtka Maple Pln 952-475-1220 952-939-1382 952-927-9701 952-473-0292 763-479-1903 St L Park 952-922-2414 RECHARGEABLE: i Info On-line: www.rbrc.org Many City Halls and County Libraries All Best Buy Stores Books (See your city’s information on inside cover.) $ Half Price Books Henn Co Libraries Boxes-Moving Boxes Unlimited 5017 Excelsior Blvd For Book Sales Call for details 651-426-2466 Brush/Tree (See your city’s information on inside cover.) Maple Grv Yd Waste Site 14796 101st Ave N Maple Grv 763-420-4886 RRT 1030 Cliff Road Burnsvl 952-736-1915 RRT-The Mulch Store 4275 Creekview Cir Minnetrista 952-446-1056 RRT 14800 Jhnsn Mm HwyShakopee 952-445-2139 Rumpca Tree Recycle 4220 Cty Rd 10 N Watertown 952-955-1136 WM Elk River 22460 Hwy 169 NW Elk River 763-441-2464 7 $ Sell Dispose HHW Disposal i Information Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Building Materials www.twincitiesfreemarket.org Bauer Brothers Salvage 2432 2nd St N TC Habitat for Humanity 501 W Brdway ReUse Center (Call first)2801 21st Ave So The Bagster Dumpster Bags Tubs Home Dumpsters Waste Mgmt Transfer 10633 89th Ave N Mpls Mpls Mpls 612-521-9492 612-588-3820 612-724-2608 1-877-789-2247 Mpls 612-825-8827 Maple Grv 763-425-3736 Bulk Foods Fresh & Natural 4234 Lancaster Lane Plymouth 763-559-0754 Lakewinds Coop 17523 Mtka Blvd Mtka 952-473-0292 Lunds stores in Minnetonka, Plymouth and Wayzata Rainbow & Cub stores, Byerly’s with 2-day advance order Buy in bulk to reduce packaging waste. Discarded packaging makes up about one-third of our garbage. Trim this waste by buying items in bulk and avoiding over-packaged products. Cans (See your city’s recycling information on inside cover.) Cans for Cash (See Metals) Carbon Monoxide Detectors (Return to manufacturer or put in garbage.) Cardboard-Corrugated (See your city’s information on inside cover.) Cards-Holiday & Greeting (See your city’s information on inside cover.) Hopkins Activity Center 33 14th Ave N Carpet & Padding Bob’s Binding 8511 10th Ave N Hopkins 952-939-1333 Gldn Valley763-544-1177 Carpet & Pad Recovery (Do not cut up) Princeton 763-441-8300 Hanks Carpet & Pad 21st Ave & Fernbrook Plymouth 763-559-7454 Cartridges-Printer/Copiers Best Buy Stores All locations (inkjet printer only) Rapid Refill 10100 6th Ave N Plymouth 763-231-0450 US Post Office postage paid envelopes for ink jet cartridges Walgreen stores offer cartirdge recycling, and some offer refill services West Point Products Call for info Plymouth 763-541-9853 Cell Phones 8 All Best Buy Stores AT & T Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off Verizon Store 13019 Ridgedale Dr 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St 12953 Ridgedale Dr Mtka Brklyn Pk Blmngton Mtka 952-545-0918 612-348-3777 612-348-3777 952-546-0017 Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Safe reuse and disposal of cell phones Cell phones contain hazardous components and should not be thrown in the trash. Cell phones can be reused and recycled. BEFORE REUSING OR RECYCLING YOUR PHONE DO THE FOLLOWING: Deactivate your service Remove personal data Discharge the battery Turn off the power Christmas Trees Most garbage haulers provide seasonal collection. Call your hauler for dates. Cleaning Products Cub Foods Lakewinds Coop All Locations 17515 Mtka Blvd Mtka 952-473-0292 Make a fashion statement - and save money! Check out some of these locations, where you can donate, sell or purchase clothing to keep your closet up to date. Clothing ARC Valu Village Bethesda Thrift Shop $ Bona Celina (Women) Courage Center 612-866-8820 952-939-0988 952-449-0377 $ $ $ $ 952-935-2760 952-922-6535 763-540-0477 952-920-0188 763-694-6173 763-535-0200 651-639-0012 Pick up in most suburbs 913 Mainstreet Hopkins 1250 E Wayzata BlvdWayzata 952-881-1100 Goodwill 1025 Hill St Hopkins Once Upon a Child (Kids) 5021 Excelsior Blvd St L Park Once Upon a Child (Kids)14200 Wayzata Blvd Mtka Rodeo Drive (Adults) 4110 Mtka Blvd St L Park TURN Style (All) Hwy 55 & Vicksburg LnPlymouth Unique Thrift 4471 Winnetka New Hope U’S Again drop-off bins Twin Cities locations Compost i Master Gardener Back Yard Composting 612-596-2118 Hopkins 952-939-1382 Plymouth 763-509-5500 Minnetrista 952-446-1056 St L Park 952-924-2565 Hopkins Yd Waste Site Call for availability Plymouth Yd Waste Site Call for availability RRT-The Mulch Store 4275 Creekview Cir City of St Louis Park Call for availability $ Sell Dispose HHW Disposal i Information 9 Computers Abrax Systems $ Inc Abrax Systems Inc Asset Recovery Corp CESS Electronic Recovery Materials Processing PPL Shop 6446 Flying Cloud Dr 6446 Flying Cloud Dr 2299 Territorial Rd 6318 Cambridge St 124 12th Ave S 2805 W Service Rd 850 15th Ave NE Eden Pr Eden Pr St Paul St L Park Mpls Eagan Mpls Concrete Barton Sand & Gravel C.S. McCrossan DMJ Midwest Asphalt Midwest Asphalt Hemlock & 81st Ave Maple Grv 77th AveN& Revere LnMaple Grv 2392 Pioneer Tr Hamel 6401 Industrial Dr Eden Pr 4300 Willow Dr Medina Tubs Home Dumpsters Mpls Veit Disposal Systems 14000 Veit Pl Rogers Waste Mgmt Transfer 10633 89th Ave N Maple Grv Construction Debris Dem-Con Landfill Tubs Home Dumpsters Veolia Waste Mgmt Transfer 3601 W 130th St 175 Cty Rd 37 NE 10633 89th Ave N Shakopee Mpls Buffalo Maple Grv Copy Machines (See Office Equipment) Craft Supplies (Call first to check on donating items.) Artscraps 1459 St Clair Ave St Paul Diapers Cheek to Cheek Diaper 4149 Fremont Ave N Mpls i www.thanksmama.com i www.diaperpin.com Dirt/Fill Barton Sand & Gravel Cut & Fill-30 cu yd min Gertens Maple Grv Compost Site RRT Driveway Sealer Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off Electronics Best Buy Stores 10 Electronic Recovery Henn Co Drop-off 7200 Hemlock Ln N Maple Grv 5800 Baker Rd Mtka 805 YankeeDoodleRd Eagan 14796 101st Ave N Maple Grv 630 Malcolm Ave SE Mpls 952-944-9264 952-944-9264 651-602-0789 952-922-2210 612-338-2466 651-681-8099 612-789-3322 763-425-4191 763-425-4167 763-478-6878 952-937-8033 952-937-8033 612-825-8827 763-422-3867 763-425-3736 952-445-5755 612-825-8827 800-963-3158 763-425-3736 651-698-2787 612-529-4875 763-425-4191 952-933-1033 651-450-0277 763-420-4886 612-331-4610 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 go to repair service 124 12th Ave S 8100 Jefferson Hwy Mpls 612-338-2466 Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Henn Co Drop-off Materials Processing 1400 W 96th St 2805 W Service Rd www.twincitiesfreemarket.org Blmngton 612-348-3777 Eagan 651-681-8099 Energy Conservation i Center Point www.CenterPointEnergy.com i Wright Henn Elec Assn i Xcel Energy www.xcelenergy.com Rockford 612-321-5011 763-477-3000 800-895-4999 #4 Take the energy challenge Take the Minnesota energy challenge and learn how much you can save by taking a few simple steps. Go to www.mnenergychallenge.org to find out how you score. Eyeglasses - Donate Hopkins Activity Center 33 14th Ave N Lenscrafters Ridgedale Mall Lake Community Bank 1964 Wayzata Blvd MN Eye Consultants PA 9801 Dupont Ave S Park Nicollet-Optical All Optical Locations Hopkins Mtka Long Lake Blmngton St L Park 952-939-1333 952-591-1966 952-473-7347 952-885-2475 952-993-1940 Choose phosphorus-free fertilizer One pound of phosphorus can grow 500 pounds of algae in area waterways. Use only phosphorus-free fertilizer, unless a soil test indicates your lawn needs phosphorus - it’s the law in Minnesota. Call the U of M at 612-625-3101 to order a soil test kit. Fire Extinguishers Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Fluorescent Light bulbs (See Light Bulbs) Fuel (See Gas/Petroleum) Fuel Tanks-Propane (See Propane) Fuel Tanks - in ground (See Yellow Pages: Excavating) Furnaces (See Appliances) Furniture ARC Value Village Bethesda Thrift Shop Bridging (household) Goodwill Pick up in most suburbs (call first) 913 Mainstreet Hopkins 201 W 87th St Blmngton 1025 Hill St Hopkins 612-861-9550 952-939-0988 952-888-1105 952-935-2760 Continued on next page. $ Sell Dispose HHW Disposal i Information 11 $ Main St Consignment $ Once Upon a Child Salvation Army 4605 Shady Oak Rd Mtka 5021 Excelsior Blvd St L Park Pick up in most suburbs 952-933-9791 952-922-6535 612-332-5855 1250 E Wayzata Blvd Wayzata 3023 4th Ave S Mpls Pick up in most suburbs www.twincitiesfreemarket.org 952-473-2274 612-822-1634 651-778-8387 See “Yellow Pages” $ The Corner Door Urban Ventures Vietnam Veterans Garbage (Disposal sites for a fee.) Henn Co Drop-off Waste Mgmt Transfer Gas/Petroleum Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 10633 89th Ave N Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Maple Grv 763-425-3736 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 5 gallon limit Glass-Bottles & Jars (See your city’s information on inside cover.) Glass-Windows, Dishes, etc. (See Building Materials, Charities, Garbage) Grass-Composting & Disposal (Pick-up: call your garbage hauler.) i (See also - Compost: back yard) Maple Grv Compost Site14796 101st Ave N RRT-The Mulch Store 4275 Creekview Cir WM Elk River22460 Hwy 169 NW Maple Grv 763-420-4886 Minnetrista 952-446-1056 Elk River 763-441-2464 Hearing Aids (Collected at some senior centers.) Donate hearing aids by calling 1-800-648-4327, option 2 Keep grass clippings on the lawn They provide the equivalent of one fertilizer application each year. This will also protect water quality by keeping the phosphorus in grass out of storm sewers and out of lakes and streams. Helium Tanks All Safe 915 Washington Ave N Toll Gas/Welding Supply 3005 Niagara Ln Mpls 612-332-3473 Plymouth 763-551-5332 Household Goods (Dishes, small furniture, glassware, etc. - in good condition) Pick up in most suburbs 913 Mainstreet Hopkins Bridging 201 W 87th St Blmngton Goodwill 1025 Hill St Hopkins Urban Ventures 3023 4th Ave S Mpls Vietnam Veterans Pick up in most suburbs www.twincitiesfreemarket.org ARC Value Village Bethesda Thrift Shop 12 612-861-9550 952-939-0988 952-888-1105 952-935-2760 612-822-1634 651-778-8387 Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Household Hazardous Waste (Also see information on pages 20-22) Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Lawn Care-Aeration Affrdble Lawn Aeration Residential/Commercial GreenGuardianCo Residential/Commercial Moen Lawn Aeration Residential/Commercial Lawn Care-Soil Testing i U of M soil testing kit 763-559-4803 651-646-2900 763-497-8410 612-625-3101 “If every American home replaced just one light bulb with an ENERGY STAR qualified bulb, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year, more than $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars.” www.energystar.gov Light Bulbs-Fluorescent Deakyne’s TrueValu Hamel Building Center Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off Jerry’sDoItBest 17507 Mtka Blvd 18710 Hwy 55 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St 5025 Excel Blvd Light Bulbs-Incandescent Lumber 952-475-1220 763-478-6601 612-348-3777 612-348-3777 952-927-9701 (Put in garbage.) Dem-Con Landfill Henn Co Drop-off Mtka Plymouth Brklyn Pk Blmngton St.L Park 3601 W 130th St 8100 Jefferson Hwy ReUse Center (Call first)2801 21st Ave S Tubs Home Dumpsters Waste Mgmt Transfer 10633 89th Ave N Shakopee Brklyn Pk Mpls Mpls Maple Grv 952-445-5755 612-348-3777 612-724-2608 612-825-8827 763-425-3736 Magazines (See your city’s information on the inside cover.) Mail (See your city’s information on inside cover.) www.junkbusters.com To remove by phone: Mattresses Affordable Mattress Bridging (Call first) Henn Co Drop-off Medical Waste Experian 888-567-8688 2316 Jefferson St NE Mpls 612-782-8830 201 W 87th St Blmngton 952-888-1105 8100 Jefferson Hwy Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 i MN Poll. Cntrl. Agency Medical Waste Division 651-296-8621 $ Sell Dispose HHW Disposal i Information 13 Metals $ $ BPA Recycling Center Buff & Glo Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off Perry’s (Call first) Scrap Busters 9025 Zachary Ln Cty Rd 34 & Hwy 55 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St 525 Brimhall Ave Pick up service Microwaves (See Appliances) Mirrors Yankee Furniture 10740 Hwy 55 ReUse Center (Call first)2801 21st Ave S Maple Grv Buffalo Brklyn Pk Blmngton Long Lake 763-424-2733 763-682-5275 612-348-3777 612-348-3777 952-473-4898 952-461-2800 Plymouth 763-546-1747 Mpls 612-724-2608 Benefits of mulch Use mulch to retain moisture, reduce mower damage, increase earthworm population and protect trees from summer heat. Mulch Hopkins Yd Waste Site Call for availability City of Minnetonka Call for availability Plymouth Yd Waste Site Call for availability City of St Louis Park Call for availability RRT-The Mulch Store 4275 Creekview Cir Hopkins 952-939-1382 Mtka 952-939-8217 Plymouth 763-509-5950 St L Park 952-924-2565 Minnetrista 952-446-1056 Newspaper (See your city’s information on inside cover.) Office Equipment (See also Cartridges & Computers) Asset Recovery Corp 2299 Territorial Rd Electronic Recovery 124 12th Ave S Materials Processing 2805 W Service Rd WM Asset Recovery Grp10633 89th Ave N Office Furniture Economically Correct PPL 9775 85th Ave N 850 15th Ave NE St Paul Mpls Eagan Maple Grv 651-602-0789 612-338-2466 651-681-8099 763-425-3736 Maple Grv 763-493-0063 Mpls 612-789-3322 x203 Office Paper (See your city’s information on inside cover.) Oil (Cooking) (Dispose with household garbage.) Oil (Motor) and Oil Filters (Check with your local service station.) Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off Oven Cleaner Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 14 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Dry small amounts of paint at home For a very small amount, simply pop the lid off the can and leave it to dry in a well-ventilated place, secure from children and pets. For more paint, layer into a heavy cardboard box lined with plastic to dry. Dry paint can be disposed of with household garbage. Otherwise, bring paint to the Hennepin County Drop-off Facility (see page 21 for map and hours). Paint Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Paint Thinners/Solvents Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Paper (See your city’s information on inside cover.) Paper-Shredded Animal Humane Soc./Buffalo 4375 Hwy 55 SE Buffalo 763-682-1029 Animal Humane Soc./GV 845 N Meadow Ln Gldn Valley763-489-2201 (Recycle curbside! See your city’s information on inside cover.) Shredded paper - secure and recyclable Shredding private documents is an important step to prevent identity theft. To recycle shredded paper, simply pour it into a paper bag and tape or staple the bag closed to prevent blowing. Turn to page 25 for more tips on how to protect yourself against identity theft. Pesticides Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Plastics Bags - Clean, retail (Please thank retailers for recycling plastic bags) All Byerly’s, Cub, Kowalski’s & Lunds grocery stores Lakewinds Coop 17523 Mtka Blvd Mtka Rainbow Store Hwy 55 Plymouth Rainbow Store 16705 Cty Rd 24 Plymouth Rainbow Store Rockford Rd Plymouth Propane Cylinders All Safe 915 Washington Ave NMpls Bauer’s Custom Hitches 13118 Excelsior Blvd Mtka HennCoDrop-off(l lb max)1400 W 96th St Blmngton Lakes Gas 3900 Washington Ave Mpls Toll Gas/Welding Supply3005 Niagara Ln Plymouth 952-473-0292 763-541-9044 763-559-7787 763-553-9220 612-332-3473 952-979-9129 612-348-3777 612-529-9276 763-551-5332 $ Sell Dispose HHW Disposal i Information 15 Radon Test Kit i Henn Co Env Health i St L Park Env Health 1011 S 1st St-Suite 215 Hopkins St L Park residents 952-351-5200 952-924-2588 Railroad Ties (Creosote-treated wood & treated timbers) DemCon Veolia WM Elk River Landfill 3601 W 130th St Shakopee 952-445-5755 175 Cty Rd 37 NE Buffalo 800-963-3158 22460 Hwy 169 NW Elk River 763-441-2464 Refillables-Milk Fresh & Natural 4234 Lancaster Ln Lakewinds Coop 17523 Mtka Blvd Lunds stores in Plymouth and Wayzata Refillables-Water Byerly’s Cub & Rainbow Stores Fresh & Natural Lakewinds Coop Lunds Lunds Plymouth 763-559-0754 Mtka 952-473-0292 3777 Park Center BlvdSt L Park 952-929-2100 4234 Lancaster Lane Plymouth 17523 Mtka Blvd Mtka Cty Rd 15 & Cty Rd 19 Navarre 1151 E Wayzata Blvd Wayzata 763-559-0754 952-473-0292 952-471-8473 952-476-2223 Rental Equipment (Lawn/garden, party goods, tools, etc; see Yellow Pages.) Rock (Landscape rock recycling/disposal) Barton Sand & Gravel Hemlock & 81st Ave DMJ 2392 Pioneer Tr Gertens 805 YankeeDoodle Rd Maple Grv Compost Site14796 101st Ave N Midwest Asphalt 6401 Industrial Dr Maple Grv Hamel Eagan Maple Grv Eden Pr 763-425-4191 763-478-6878 651-450-0277 763-420-4886 952-937-8033 Scrap Metal (See Metals) Shingles (See Construction Debris) Smoke Detectors Dispose in household trash. Sod Gertens 805 YankeeDoodle RdEagan 651-450-0277 Maple Grv Compost Site14796 101st Ave N Maple Grv 763-420-4886 RRT-The Mulch Store 4275 Creekview Cir Minnetrista 952-446-1056 RRT-The Mulch Store 14800 Jhnsn Mm HwyShakopee 952-445-2139 Sporting Goods $ 2nd Wind $ Play It Again Sports 6819 Wayzata Blvd 11317 Hwy 7 www.twincitiesfreemarket.org Stoves (See Appliances) Styrofoam “Peanuts” (Call first) St L Park Mtka 952-544-2540 952-935-4999 TM 16 Peanut Hotline UPS Store 6066 Shingle Crk Pkwy 800-828-2214 Brklyn Ctr 763-560-1282 Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair UPS Store I-494 & Rockford Rd Plymouth 763-557-0419 UPS Store 1161 E Wayzata Blvd Wayzata 952-249-1500 Wayzata Mail Center 326 Broadway Ave S Wayzata 952-475-1602 Styrofoam - Rigid (Call first) TM Diversified Products Rockford 763-477-5854 Syringes/Needles Stericycle (Check with your medical provider.) 651-641-0009 Telephone Books (See your city’s information on inside cover.) Telephone Equipment Phones ‘n Things 1897 Rice St St Paul Televisions (See Electronics) Textiles Textile Center of MN* 3000 Univ Ave SE Mpls *Once-a-year event in April. Call for dates. U’S Again Drop-off bins Twin Cities locations Thermometers (mercury) Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St 651-787-3425 612-436-0464 651-639-0012 Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Spilled mercury in your home? DO NOT VACUUM! For cleanup advice, call the MPCA through the Minnesota Duty Officer at 651-649-5451. Thermostats Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Tires All Tire Retailers Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off Tools Habitat for Humanity (new or gently used) Mpls Fridley 612-588-3820 763-574-0407 5021 Excelsior Blvd St L Park 952-922-6535 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 $ Tried & True 7550 University Ave Toys $ Once Upon a Child Transmission Fluid Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off Treated Timbers (See Railroad Ties) $ Sell Dispose HHW Disposal i Information 17 Trees (See your city’s information on inside cover) RRT RRT-The Mulch Store Rumpca Tree Recycle WM Elk River 14800 Jhnsn Mm HwyShakopee 952-445-2139 4275 Creekview Cir Minnetrista 952-446-1056 4220 Cty Rd 10 N Watertown 952-955-1136 22460 Hwy 169 NW Elk River 763-441-2464 Water Heaters (See Appliances) Water Softeners Henn Co Drop-off Henn Co Drop-off 8100 Jefferson Hwy 1400 W 96th St Brklyn Pk 612-348-3777 Blmngton 612-348-3777 Windows (See Building Materials) Wood Chips (See Mulch) Wrapping Paper (Reuse or put in garbage.) Wreaths (Dispose as garbage or de-wire and compost.) Yard Waste (See your city’s information on inside cover.) See also: Brush/Trees Compost Dirt/Fill Lawn Care Mulch Sod Grass Trees Reduce Yard Waste…Right From the Start These tips will help you reduce the pruning, mowing and plant removal that create yard waste. Use them as a guide when making plans to landscape a new yard, or add plantings to an existing yard. Choose plant varieties that are disease and insect resistant and suitable for USDA hardiness zone, which is zone 4 in the metro area. Consider the mature size of trees and shrubs, and the amount of space you have before purchasing those plants. Plant several kinds of trees and shrubs. Too many of one variety may encourage an insect or disease that lives on that variety. Follow a lawn fertilization plan that promotes healthy (not excessive) growth of grass. Apply fertilizer in late summer or fall for most effectiveness, and use only phosphorus-free fertilizer. Leave grass clipping on the lawn when mowing to replace one fertilizer application. Know your limits. Choose hearty, low maintenance plantings if you know you will not have time to care for more demanding varieties. Consider landscaping with native plants. Their deep roots will help clean and reduce run-off, and their natural hardiness will reduce the need for watering and chemicals. Match plant selections with existing light, soil and moisture conditions. 18 Reduce Reuse Recycle Repair Yard Care Resource Connections Blue Thumb web site for native landscaping and plant selection guide. www.bluethumb.org Hennepin County Environmental Services www.hennepin.us Key word search: home landscaping Hennepin County Eco-Yard Demonstration Site Self-guided tours and periodic workshops on sustainable landscaping. For more information, call the Eco-Yard Event Line - 612-348-9266. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.state.mn.us/backyard Minnesota’s Bookstore sells step-by-step landscaping guides. Call 651-297-3000. Tree advice from the experts is available at www.mntree.org University of Minnesota - Extension Service www.extension.umn.edu/garden Hennepin County Master Gardener - 612-374-8433 Find more University of Minnesota sustainable landscape information at www.sustland.umn.edu Join the buckthorn battle At the turn of the 20th century, common buckthorn was a popular hedging material. Now, it is one of the most invasive species found in Minnesota. It is now illegal to import, sell or transport in the state. Buckthorn is a problem because it: • Out-competes native plants for nutrients, light, and moisture • Degrades wildlife habitat • Threatens the future of forests, wetlands, prairies, and other natural habitats • Contributes to erosion by shading out other plants that grow on the forest floor • Serves as host to other pests, such as crown rust fungus and soybean aphid • Forms an impenetrable layer of vegetation • Lacks “natural controls” like insects or disease that would curb its growth Getting rid of buckthorn Call your City Forester. Plants less than 3/8 inch diameter can be removed by hand. Larger shrubs can be pulled with a “Weed Wrench” or a “Root Talon”. Follow up by spraying or pulling seedlings. Before you remove any plant, contact Gopher State One at 651-454-0002 to mark buried utilities in the area. Find more information at www.dnr.state.mn.us. Key word search: Buckthorn. $ Sell Dispose HHW Disposal i Information 19 Household Hazardous Waste Words like “Caution,” “Warning,” “Danger,” and/or “Poison” on the label of any product are the best indicators that the product is potentially hazardous. These products, if not used, stored and disposed of properly, can harm your health, the environment, or both. Carefully read and follow all directions on product labels, and keep products in their original container. Reduce Buy only what you need and look for the least toxic product available for your job. Always store these products in their original container and away from children and pets. Do not allow latex (water-based) paint, adhesives and driveway sealer to freeze. Store these products in a dry area at a temperature above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Reuse You may know someone or some organization who can use certain leftover products. However, before giving or sharing any hazardous product, make certain the recipient is aware of and understands the product, its use, and its safe storage and disposal. One exception – never give away pesticides (insect killer, rat or mouse poison, weed killer, and similar products). These should be taken to a household hazardous waste drop-off site. Disposal Hennepin County provides two permanent household hazardous waste drop-off sites (see maps on next page, and items accepted on page 22). Notes Hennepin County only accepts hazardous waste from residents and does not accept items from businesses, non-profits or home businesses. The county is not permitted to accept ammunition, asbestos, infectious waste (including needles/ sharps), radioactive wastes, explosives or compressed gas cylinders. Free Products A free product center is available at each site. Pick up free paints, solvents, cleaners, stains, and finishes for those special project needs. Hennepin County Facility InfoLine 612-348-3777 www.hennepin.us 20 Keyword search: “drop off facilities” Hennepin County Drop Off Facilities Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station 8100 Jefferson Highway Brooklyn Park 612-348-3777 South Hennepin Recycling & Problem Waste Drop Off Center 1400 West 96th Street Bloomington 612-348-3777 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed: Sundays, Mondays & holidays Thank you to Hennepin County for sponsoring these pages on Household Hazardous Waste. 21 Household Hazardous & Problem Recycling & Disposal The items below are accepted free of charge from households at the Hennepin County drop-off facilities. For your safety and the safety of employees, please transport household hazardous waste in sealed containers that are positioned upright. Containers must be five-gallon or less in size, and properly labeled with the contents. Proof of residency in the form of a Minnesota driver’s license or utility bill is required to use this service. Household, lawn & garden products Adhesives that are flammable or combustible l Auto wastes like antifreeze, oil, transmission fluid, etc. l Aerosols l Cleaning solvents l Drain cleaners l Fire extinguishers l Fuels, including gasoline, lighter fluid, kerosene, fuel additives, etc. (Be prepared to leave your gas can, with your name on it for later pickup.) Paint (limit of three five-gallon pails in twelve months) l Pesticides (bug, rodent and weed killers and disinfectants) l Photo chemicals Pool chemicals l Stains and varnishes l Other products that are corrosive, combustible, flammable, toxic or reactive. Mercury Items Barometers l Fluorescent lamps of all shapes and sizes including tubes, circles, compact, U-shaped, bug zappers, tanning lamps and black lights. There is a limit of twenty-five per twelve-mongh period per household l Other lighting, including metal halide, mercury vapor and high-pressure sodium l Switches l Thermometers Batteries Sizes: AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, lantern, battery packs and button/coin batteries Types: rechargeable, (nickel cadmioum, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion, small sealed lead acid, alkaline, carbon-zinc, lead acid (automotive/marine), lithium and zinc air (button). Rechargeable products Hand vacuums Power tools l Telephones l Radio-controlled toys Consumer Electronic Goods Televisions l Computers and peripherals such as keyboards, printers and scanners l Facsimile machines l Audio equipment, including CD and MP3 players, radios and stereos l Video epuipment such as DVD players, VCRs and game systems. There is a limit of five electronics of the same type per household per twelve-month period. 22 Clean and Green: Inside and Out Toxic chemical cleaners are not needed for most everyday tasks. When faced with a mess to clean, start with the least toxic product and, if that doesn’t work, then move up the chain to something stronger. Look for: l Chlorine-free products l Low or or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or products with no petroleum distillates l Water-based glues, adhesives and paints l Oven cleaners without lye (also called sodium hydroxide) l Citrus or vegetable-based solvents and strippers Avoid: l Products that are flammable, combustible, corrosive, reactive or poisonous Clean recipes Air freshener Simmer a mixture of cloves and cinnamon, or use vinegar and water as safe alternatives. Find ways to eliminate odor problems instead of covering them up. Toilet-Bowl Cleaner Sprinkle baking soda into toilet and scrub. Tub/Tile Cleaner Use baking soda and scrub with a scrubbing pad. Or, sprinkle baking soda on a wet sponge and add vinegar on top. Window Cleaner Use equal amounts of vinegar and water in a pump spray bottle. Spray glass and dry with cotton towel or rag. To remove streaks after drying, wipe with newspaper. Flying insect repellent Set out peppermint oil to rid a room of flying insects. Use reusable, unbleached cotton towels, rags and non-scratch scrubbing sponges for all-purpose cleaning instead of bleached, disposable paper products. Read labels to make safer choices Signal What they mean words Most dangerous Poison Highly toxic Danger Extremely flammable, corrosive or toxic Warning Moderate hazard Caution Mild to moderate hazard Safest No signal word Product not hazardous The vinegar label carries no signal words, making it a safe alternative for many cleaning tasks. 23 Clean and green for your lawn and garden: • Try switching to organic supplies and pesticides. Homemade, low-toxicity pesticides are a great alternative to commercial products. • Consider replanting areas of your yard with native perennials that lower maintenance and lessen the need for water and chemicals. The Blue ThumbTM program described on page 26 will show you how to get started. • Test the soil to see what your soil needs. This will help you apply only as much fertilizer as is needed. Soil test kits can be purchased at a lawn and garden store or through the University of Minnesota Extension Service, www.extension.umn.edu. • Use organic mulch (wood, bean husks) around trees and plants to help keep weeds down and retain moisture. Many cities provide wood mulch for residents at no cost. Call your city. See the front or back cover for contact information. • Mowing your grass to a height of about 3 ½ inches is the single most important thing you can do to improve the health of your lawn. By keeping grass length longer, the roots grow deeper and can reach more water during dry periods. • Choose chemical-free, organic lawn services. Two companies that offer these services are: The Green Guardian 651-646-2900 NaturaLawn of America 763-478-5390 Homemade household cleaner Alice’s Wonder Spray An all around household cleaner, even for woodwork. In 32 oz. Pump spray bottle, mix: ¼ cup white vinegar 2 tsp. Borax ¼ cup Palmolive liquid soap. Fill remainder of bottle with hot water. Optional: 20 drops of essential oil like peppermint or lavender. Sources: MN Office of Environmental Assistance “How to reduce toxic chemicals in the home”; Experience Life, April 2005 and Karen Logan’s Clean House, Clean Planet, 1997. 24 SHREDDED PAPER: Secure and Recyclable Identity theft is a growing concern. Whether from the garbage can or the recycling bin, someone intent stealing personal information can come up with documents that help them create havoc for the victim. Here are some ways you can protect yourself. Use a cross-cut paper shredder to shred all discarded financial documents, including pre-approved credit applications, insurance forms, bank checks and statements. Put the shredded paper in a paper bag and staple or tape shut before putting it in your recycling container. For more information about protecting yourself from identity theft, call your local police department non-emergency phone number or contact the Identity Theft Resource Center at 1-858-693-7935 or check out www.idtheftcenter.org. Remove your name from mailing lists to reduce paper and risk Credit bureaus offer a toll-free number to “opt out” of having pre-approved credit offers sent to you for five years. When credit offers are thrown in the trash, they are a potential target for thieves. Call 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688) to opt out. You can also notify the three major credit bureaus that you do not want personal information about you shared for promotional purposes. Write your own letter, or use the sample letter below, to limit the amount of information credit bureaus will share about you. Send your letter to the following addresses: Equifax, Inc. Options P.O. Box 740123 Atlanta, GA 30374-0123 Experian Consumer Services 701 Experian Parkway Allen, TX 75013 Trans Union Marketing List Opt Out P.O. Box 97328 Jackson, MS 39288-7328 There is now a $1 fee for this service. Sample letter To Whom it may concern: Re: Opt out of disclosure of my personal information I hereby opt out of the sale, rental, distribution, exchange or other disclosure of any and all personal information you have about me. This includes, but is not limited to, my name, home address and phone, work address and phone, email addresses, social security number, drivers license number, financial account and access numbers, and my transaction history with you. Please promptly confirm in writing that you will not disclose my personal information without my express consent. Provide your full name, address, date and signature. 25 New program shows how to turn your green thumb blue to protect our lakes The biggest strides toward clean water have to be made one property at a time. After years of study and monitoring in area streams and lakes, that is the conclusion drawn by Three Rivers Park District’s Water Manager, John Barten. “We just can’t build and maintain adequate treatment facilities like ponds and swales to protect our important water bodies from pollutant discharges,” said Barten. The gardening, landscaping and property management choices of each homeowner play a key role in protecting and improving water quality. One at a time, property owners can join the effort to build a landscape to benefit our lakes, streams and wetlands. Changes don’t have to be big, and the new practices don’t have to be complicated. In fact, a new program can show even the most horticulturally challenged how to plant for clean water. Blue ThumbTM is a web-based program that helps homeowners understand how landscaping practices can benefit water quality and be beautiful at the same time. The program provides a one-stop web site at www.bluethumb.org that teaches “the secret to leisurely landscaping.” with a decidedly environmental twist, in keeping with the Blue ThumbTM tagline, “Planting for clean water.” The web site gives start-to-finish guidance for three types of landscape projects: native gardens; rain gardens; and shoreline stabilization. From how-to steps to a plant selector and a resource list for plants and materials, the web site makes it easy for people to get involved in “planting for clean water.” Benefits of Native Plants Although it is possible to use certain non-native plants or cultivars in some of the projects, the program focuses on promoting the use of Minnesota native plants. Help improve water quality Their deep roots draw water from rain and snow deep into the soil. This helps minimize runoff. The runoff otherwise would travel through the storm sewer system, carrying soil, fertilizer and other materials that promote algae growth or pollution in area lakes, wetlands and streams. Runoff from properties that abut a lake, stream or wetland enters those water resources directly. 26 Lush and Lovely Native plants add variety and interest to a landscape with hundreds of plants to choose from that are certain to flourish in a variety of soil types and light conditions. It’s easy to design a native garden that produces blooms all season long. Lawn Chair Landscaping Once established, native gardens need very little weeding, watering, mulching or mowing so are virtually maintenance-free. Easy on the Wallet Native plantings eliminate the need for replacement plants, annuals, fertilizers and pesticides. Once established, native plants need no watering, saving thousands of gallons each year. Clean Water Native plants help clean water. They generally have deep root systems, that act as filters to collect dirty run-off from streets and rooftops, and separate out pollutants while absorbing water. Control Shoreline Erosion Native plants protect shorelines by decreasing erosion. Plants slow down incoming waves and anchor soil on shore. Eco-Friendly Native aquatic plants produce oxygen for fish and take in phosphorous, reducing mid-summer algae blooms and murky, green lake water. Kind to Critters Native gardens provide a natural habitat as well as nectar, pollen and seeds for bees, butterflies, birds and other wildlife, while discouraging Canada geese and the mess they leave behind. 27 Resources for Business Protect the environment at work Here are some simple steps that any business can take to safely and efficiently manage resources and waste. • Reduce unwanted mail. Contact mailers directly to get off their mailing list. Route publications and promote cancellations of duplicate subscriptions. • Look for opportunities to recycle at work. If you employer doesn’t have a recycling programs, be an advocate for setting one up. • Print double-sided, and use minimum 30 percent post-consumer recycled content paper. • Properly manage hazardous waste. Even offices have waste that needs special handling, such as fluorescent bulbs, electronics and batteries. Check out the resources below to learn more. • Turn off lights in unoccupied offices, conference rooms and restrooms. Turn off computers, copiers and other equipment at night. Consider installing occupancy sensors in sporadically used areas. These steps can also help save money on electric bills. • Evaluate the temperature guidelines for the office. Consider lowering the standard thermostat setting in winter and raising it in summer. This is another opportunity to save money as well as the environment. Environmental, health and safety compliance Businesses must comply with a variety of environmental, health and safety regulations that may be complex or difficult to understand. Here are both regulatory and nonregulatory programs that can help businesses comply. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) www.pca.state.mn.us 651-296-6300 Minnesota Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know Act 651-201-7416 www.epcra.state.mn.us Metropolitan Council Environmental Services www.metrocouncil.org 651-602-1000 MPCA Small Business Assistance Program www.pca.state.mn.us/programs/sbap_p.html 651-282-6143 Pollution prevention, waste reduction, hazardous waste management and recycling Preventing pollution at the source is a smart business strategy that protects both the environment and the bottom lime. Hennepin County – commercial hazardous waste information www.hennepin.us keyword search: hazardous waste 28 612-348-3777 Hennepin County – Business Waste Reduction Program 612-348-3777 www.hennepin.us keyword search: Business waste reduction Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) www.mntap.umn.edu 612-624-1300 Minnesota Waste Wise www.mnchamber.com/about/wise_waste.cfm 651-292-4662 Business hazardous waste disposal for very small quantity generators Xcel Energy Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program 612-630-4516 Energy and Water Conservation Energy and water usage audits can identify potential cost savings for businesses by identifying waste and strategies for increased efficiencdy. Savings can also result from efficient lighting, energy rate comparisons, incorporating high-efficiency technologies and more. Water conservation initiatives can avoid excess use and result in money savings in water and sewer costs. Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Information Center 651-296-5175 Minnesota Technical Assistance Program www.mntap.umn.edu 612-624-1300 Metropolitan Council Environmental Services www.metrocouncil.org 651-602-1000 Check with your Utility provider for assistance in reducing energy costs. Check with your city’s sewer and water service. Additional Online Resources Minnesota Materials Exchange is a free service to help businesses find low-cost or free materials, save money on disposal and find new markets for surplus materials. www.mnexchange.org Reduce.org is an online resource of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency with tips for businesses on how to reduce waste. www.reduce.org The Resourceful Waste Management Guide is a business guide on how to recycle or properly dispose of just about anything. www.greenguardian.com The Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guide is a comprehensive procurement guide that addresses cost, availability and performance in selecting products and practices that reduce the invironmental impact of a business. www.swmcb.org/EPPG/ 29 Index A Aerosol Cans ............................................6 Air Conditioners (See Appliances) ..........6 Alice’s Wonder Spray ............................24 Antifreeze . ...............................................6 Antifreeze: Safe Disposal ........................6 Appliances ...............................................6 Asbestos ...................................................6 Audiovisual Equipment ...........................6 Auto ......................................................... 6 B Bathroom Fixtures (See Building Materials) 7 Batteries ..................................................7 Books ........................7 (and inside cover) Boxes-Moving ........................................7 Brush/Tree . ..............................................7 Buckthorn Removal ...............................19 Building Materials ..................................8 Bulk Foods ..............................................8 Business Resources . ..............................28 Buy Recycled .........................................32 D Diapers ..................................................10 Dirt/Fill .................................................10 Driveway Sealer . ..................................10 E Electronics ............................................10 Energy Conservation .............................11 Eyeglasses .............................................11 F Fertilizer................................. 11,18-19, 24 Fire Extinguishers .................................11 Fluorescent Lamps (See Light Bulbs) .. 13 Fuel(Gas/Petroleum). ............................ 12 (Gas/Petroleum) Fuel Tanks (See Propane) .....................15 Furnaces (See Appliances) . ....................6 Furniture ................................................11 G Garbage .................................................12 Gas (Petroleum)......................................12 Glass (See Building Materials, Charities and inside cover) Grass .....................................................12 C H Cans (See inside cover) Cans for cash (See metals).....................14 Carbon Monoxide Detectors ................... 8 Cardboard (See inside cover) Cards ..........................8 (and inside cover) Carpet & Padding ................................... 8 Cartridges-Printer/Copiers ..................... 8 Cell Phones ............................................. 8 Christmas Trees ...................................... 9 Cleaning Products ................................... 9 Clothing ................................................. 9 Compost ............................................... 9 Computers .............................................10 Concrete ................................................10 Construction Debris ..............................10 Copy Machines (See Office Equipment) 14 Craft Supplies ........................................10 Hearing Aids .........................................12 Helium Tanks ........................................12 Hennepin CountyDrop Off Facilities . ... 21 Household Goods ..................................12 Household Hazardous Waste .....13, 20-22 30 I Identity Theft - Protecting yourself ......25 L Lawn Care .............................................13 Light Bulbs ...........................................13 Lumber . ................................................13 M Magazines ......................(See inside cover) Mail ..........................13 (and inside cover) Mattresses .............................................13 Medical Waste .......................................13 Metals .......................13 (and inside cover) Microwaves (See Appliances) ................ 6 Mirrors ..................................................14 Mulch ....................................................14 N Newspaper (See inside cover) O Office Equipment ..................................14 Office Furniture .....................................14 Office Paper (See inside cover) Oil 14. 14 Oven Cleaner ........................................14 P Paint ......................................................15 Paint Thinners/Solvents ........................15 Paper (See inside cover) Paper-Shredded 15, 25 (and inside cover) Pesticides ..............................................15 Plastics Bags .........................................15 Propane Cylinders .................................15 R Radon Test Kit ......................................16 Railroad Ties .........................................16 Reduce Yard Waste ...............................18 Reducing toxics in your home ..............23 Refillables .............................................16 Rental Equipment (See Yellow Pages) Resources for Business .........................28 Rock ......................................................16 Syringes/Needles ................................... 17 T Telephone Books (See inside cover) Telephone Equipment ...........................17 Televisions (See Electronics) ................10 Textiles . ................................................17 Thermometers.........................................17 Thermostats . .........................................17 Tires ......................................................17 Tools . ....................................................17 Toys .........................................................17 Transmission Fluid ................................17 Treated Timbers (See Railroad Ties) ....16 Trees . ....................................................18 Twin Cities Free Market 3 W Water Heaters (See Appliances) ..............6 Water Softeners .....................................18 Windows (See Building Materials) .........8 Wood Chips (See Mulch) ......................14 Wrapping Paper .....................................18 Wreaths ..................................................18 Water Quality Practices .........................26 Y Yard Care Resource Connections .........19 Yard Waste ............................................18 S Scrap Metal (See Metals) . .....................14 Shingles (See Construction Debris) ......10 Shredded Paper 15, 25 (and inside cover) Smoke Detectors ....................................16 Sod 16. 16 Sporting Goods .....................................16 Stoves (See Appliances) .......................... 6 StyrofoamTM (Peanuts)............................16 Styrofoam (Rigid)................................... 17 31 From curb to cupboard: how paper is recycled 1 3 Your recyclables are picked up curbside. Paper is ground up and mixed with water to make a gooey mixture called slurry. 5 Paper is brought to a 2 recycling center and 4 After the newly formed paper is heated and dried, it is coiled into huge rolls. Graphics and concept courtesy of Washington County 32 sorted by type. The mixture is pressed through rollers, leaving the water behind. 6 The rolls are sent to companies to form the paper into their products.
