Recycling Containers for Events

Recycle bottles and cans:

1. Know where you will take your recycling. Remember that plastic bags are not recyclable. You must remove the cans and bottles from the plastic bags before recycling, or they will not be recycled. The bags can go in the trash.
    
2. Bring cans and bottles directly to:
   Advanced Disposal
   309 Como Ave., Saint Paul, 55103
   651-487-8546
    
3. If you collected a small number of bottles and cans, recycle them at home in your curbside recycling cart.

Recycle food scraps (organics):

1. Ask your trash or recycling hauler if they can provide pick-up service at your event.
    
2. Bring them to a food scraps (rganics recycling) collection site.
    
3. Bring food scraps (organics) directly to:
   The Mulch Store
   952-946-6999.

​​Resources for you to plan a low-waste event and work with vendors.

• Low-waste Event Planning Guide 
• Help Reduce Waste at Your Event: A Guide for Vendors 
• Vendors that Sell Compostable Products