Become a Recycling Ambassador

Inspire your community to reduce waste by becoming a Washington County Recycling Ambassador! Recycling Ambassadors take a six-week training program to learn more about a variety of environmental topics, including waste systems and trash management, recycling, waste reduction, and more! After completing the training, you'll have the expertise and access to volunteer opportunities that will help you be a leader in waste reduction in your community.

Registration for the spring 2026 session is open. Workshops will be held on Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning March 19. 

Register online

Collection Events for Hazardous Materials and Electronics

Washington County will host two collection events this spring for household hazardous materials, electronics, and on-site document shredding. Items will be accepted free-of-charge from all households in Washington County. No recyclables or business waste accepted. 

Mahtomedi 
Saturday, April 25 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
View flyer (PDF)
 
Stillwater
Saturday, May 16 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
View flyer (PDF) 

Environmental Events

Washington County Fix-It Clinic 
March 7 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Hardwood Creek Library, Forest Lake

Shredding Day 
Wednesday, April 22 | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Mahtomedi Collection Day
Saturday, April 25 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
8100 75th St. N., Mahtomedi