Recycling Changes Effective April 7, 2014

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Single sort recycling collectionContinue to use your blue bins for curbside collection. Commingling allowed at apartments. No need to separate containers and papers. You may use paper bags for extra materials or pick up another blue bin at Hillcrest Rec. Center.  

More plastic items accepted. You will be able to recycle #1, #2, #4, #5 and #7 bottles and containers. This includes yogurt/cottage cheese containers, clear clamshells for bakery and produce items and more. DO NOT include #3 or #6 plastics, foam, Stryofoam™ or black packaging. Leave caps on bottles and lids on containers.  Go to Saint Paul Recycling for complete information.

Organics drop off opportunities. All Ramsey County Yard Waste sites will be accepting source separated organics (SSO) during regular hours. Ramsey County will offer free compostable bags for participants. As part of this new drop off system Macalester Groveland Community Council also hosts a drop off station. Visit: Organics Recycling for more information.