Whether you’re moving out of a dorm, apartment or house, moving can be stressful. It can also create a lot of waste. Boxes, packing supplies and items you no longer want add up. By taking a few small steps, you can make your move more sustainable and less of a hassle. 

Have you ever wondered what happens to the compostable bag of food scraps that you leave at your local drop-off site? Where does it go next and where does it eventually end up? 

In honor of International Compost Awareness Week, Ramsey-Washington Recycling and Energy is partnering with Ramsey County on a free compost giveaway on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new Environmental Center.

Tossing leftovers that went bad in the trash might not seem like a big deal – or even something to think about. When combined with other households, businesses and food producers that put food in the trash however, it adds up to one-third of all food produced going to waste in the United States.

Some businesses hire a consultant to help with environmental health and safety. Learn tips for success when working with a consultant on hazardous waste regulations.

It’s no joke — the Environmental Center opened on April 1! This new facility makes it easier for residents to reduce, reuse, repair and recycle.

Tracy La Vere was a teenager when she last heard music flow from her grandfather’s radio. A relic from 1937, the Philco 37-9X Console Radio sat unused for decades in their family home. 

Ramsey County incentivizes businesses to prioritize recovering food from going to waste through the Food Waste Diversion Program.

In Ramsey County, this information will help guide the development of strategies to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat for people living in the hottest areas of our community and the development of an air quality monitoring network.

We all produce food waste, but not all of our food waste looks the same. For instance, putting an orange peel in the trash is different than uneaten food and leftovers ending up in the trash. In both examples food is wasted, but each one offers different opportunities for saving food from going to waste.