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Become a Recycling Ambassador

Inspire your community to reduce waste by becoming a Recycling Ambassador! Recycling Ambassadors take a six-week training program to learn more about food waste, composting, environmental health, waste systems and general recycling. Recycling Ambassadors will have opportunities to volunteer and encourage others to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in September/October. Classes are virtual, except for in-person tours scheduled for Sept. 10 and Oct. 1.

Sign up to be a Recycling Ambassador
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Take the Climate Action Survey

We want to hear from you! Washington County is creating a Climate Action Plan to guide how the county will address climate change. This survey will help us better understand your priorities as a Washington County community member for future climate action. It will take 5 – 7 minutes to complete. 

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Stick It To Sharps

Syringe needles do not belong in your trash or recycling. Place used syringes in a sturdy container (like a detergent bottle) with the cap screwed on. Label it “SHARPS” and drop it off at a Washington County Environmental Center. Let staff know you have sharps for disposal when you arrive.

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Recycle Your Mattress for Free 

Now through September 8, Washington County households can register to bring up to four mattresses/box springs to an Environmental Center free of charge. 

Online sign up is required. Once registration is submitted, participants will receive an email with detailed drop-off instructions. 

Collection may end early if limit is reached. 

Register online
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Environmental Events

Well Water Screening Clinic
August 21 | 11 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Baytown Community Center, Baytown Township

Shredding Event
September 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Fix-It Clinic
October 11 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Hardwood Creek Library, Forest Lake

One-Day Collection Event 
October 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lily Lake Ice Arena, Stillwater

Halloween Costume Swap
October 15 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
North Environmental Center, Forest Lake
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Please forward this e-mail to interested individuals and encourage them to sign up! Subscribe to the Environmental eUpdate at washingtoncountymn.gov.

More information: WashCoRecycles.com | 651-275-7475
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