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CURRENT RECYCLING NEWS:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Athletic Gear Donation
May 16-31, 2022
WHERE:
- West St. Paul Dome, 1655 Livingston Ave
- Doug Woog Arena, 141 6th St S, SSP
- Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve
WHEN: May 16 -31
Accepting all good-condition sports equipment and gear for United Heroes League; The organization helps military families build confidence, friendships, and engagement through sports. All items will be donated to United Heroes League.
Look for large donation boxes in entryway.
ACCEPTED:
- Golf clubs
- Downhill and cross country skis
- Cleats
- All equipment and gear
NOT ACCEPTED:
- Bad condition items
- Workout gear and clothing
- Tennis shoes
Questions? Contact Cassandra: 651-552-4118 or cjohnson@wspmn.gov
Tire Recycling Event
June 11, 2022
WHERE: West St. Paul Public Works, 403 Marie Ave E
WHEN: 9am-noon
Join us for another FREE tire recycling event. Rimless tires accepted only. Limit 8 tires per household. Open to residents in South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Lilydale, Sunfish Lake and Mendota.
Questions? Contact Cassandra: 651-552-4118 or cjohnson@wspmn.gov
Free Paper Shred Event
September 10, 2022
WHERE: Wakota Federal Credit Union, 1151 Southview Blvd, South St. Paul
WHEN: 10am-1pm
Join us for a FREE paper shred event, limit 2 boxes per person. Open to the community. Held in parking lot out back.
Questions? Contact Amanda: 651-289-2154 or amanda@wakotafcu.org
SAVE THE DATE:
Clean up Day
September 17, 2022
WHERE: Public Works, 400 E Richmond St, South St. Paul
WHEN: 9am-1pm
Join us to dispose of items, most have a fee associated with them, such as:
- mattress/box spring
- bikes
- TV
- junk/trash
- appliances
Curbside Appliance Pick Up
October 3, 2022
Call JR's Advanced Recyclers to schedule and pay for your appliances to be collected at your driveway. $25 for the first and $10 for each additional.
Reservations Required: 651-454-9215
Call J.R.’s Advanced Recyclers between 9/1/22 9/30/22
Examples of some accepted appliances:
- Furnace
- Humidifier
- Water heater
- Water softener
- Dishwasher
- Air conditioner
- and more!
Questions? Contact JR's at: 651-454-9215
Fall Paper Shred Event
October 22, 2022
WHERE: Mendakota Park, 2171 Dodd Rd, Mendota Heights
WHEN: 9am-noon
Join us for another FREE shredding event held at Mendakota Park in Mendota Heights from 9AM-noon. Bring documents in paper bags please. No limit. Open to residents in South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Lilydale, Sunfish Lake and Mendota.
Questions? Contact Cassandra: 651-552-4118 or cjohnson@wspmn.gov
Recyclable Materials
For information on what to recycle, please visit Dakota County’s Recycling Guide.
Please do not bag recyclable items in plastic bags. Keep them loose in your cart or bin.
Special Note on Plastics
Some plastics are recyclable while some are not. Some recycling haulers are collecting more types of plastics than in the past, so contact your recycling hauler for a detailed list of which types they accept from your curbside recycling bin. Place recyclable plastics in with curbside recycling