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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/1989 - Solid Waste Abatement Commission AGENDA SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B TUESDAY MAY 9, 1989 11:30 A.M. I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. STAFF REPORT A. Municipal Compost Site B. County Recyclable Collection Center C. Paper Market (alternatives) D. Community Clean -Up Day IV. OLD BUSINESS V. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Staff Authorization - Commercial Recycling Efforts VI. OTHER BUSINESS VII. DISTRIBUTION VIII. NEXT MEETING IX. ADJOURNMENT V 1�JJ c;)Pr / 1 \>/j):53)t ,3 1 MINUTES FOR THE SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION Eagan, Minnesota April 11, 1989 A regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission was held on Tuesday, April 11, 1989 at 11:30 a.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. The following members were present: Tom Mann, Tim Hoel, Earl Milbridge, Brenda Marshall, Darlene Bahr, Cindy Ista and Bill Heaston in place of Kevin Trit,y..2 Absent were Todd Gatz, Larry Knutson and Terry Schnell. Also present were Recycling Specialist Hageman, Assistant to the City Administrator Hohenstein and representatives of the public. MINUTES Upon motion by Ista, seconded by Marshall, all members voting in favor, the minutes of the March 14, 1989 meeting were approved as presented. AGENDA Upon motion by Bahr, seconded by Hoel, all members voting in favor, the agenda was approved as modified in the following order: New Business, Old Business, and Staff Report. MULTI - FAMILY RECYCLING Mann recommended that the waste hauling industry be invited to discuss the community's approach to multi - family recycling in the same way as was done for curbside. Floyd Hier stated that it would be reasonable to attempt to integrate multi - family recycling into ordinary daily collection districts currently used for the curbside program. The Commission raised further questions concerning the frequency of solid waste pickup in multi - family residential areas. It was stated that certain complexes require collection more than once a week much as businesses do. Questions were also raised concerning centralized and de- centralized collection systems. It was stated that it may be reasonable for complexes with dumpsters to have centralized recyclable collection as well. Townhouse apartments and others with de- centralized garbage collection could be integrated into the curbside -type container approach. A further concern was raised about the accountability for containers in rental situations to prevent unnecessary loss. Hageman stated that the problem of multi - family recycling involves two (2) elements: collection and transportation. She stated that various collection methods are feasible depending upon the configuration of the multi - family complex and that any approach chosen would have to match the type of vehicle a hauler would use to service that account. It was stated that the interest of this business item was to consider authorizing staff to address these issues rather than to draw a conclusion at this time. Upon motion by Bahr, seconded by Marshall, all members voting in favor, staff was directed to begin with haulers and multi - family management companies and homeowners associations to address the issues raised. TONNAGE DOCUMENTATION Hageman introduced the concept of standardized documentation for all cities in Dakota County. She distributed a list of proposed information to be gathered by such a form and stated that recycling coordinators from various cities in the county were working on this issue. She stated that it would be distributed to the hauling community for comments. Bahr stated a desire to have information concerning the number of recycling stops per week and the tonnages by week. Hohenstein stated that the current intent was to have haulers report on a quarterly basis, but that their reports would be broken down by each month within the quarter. He stated that staff would have to find out from the haulers if weekly breakdowns of information would be feasible. Following additional discussion, direction was given to staff to pursue standardized documentation with other communities in Dakota County. DAKOTA COUNTY RECYCLING RECOGNITION CEREMONY Hohenstein stated that City Administrator Hedges, Recycling Specialist Hageman and he had attended the Dakota County Appreciation Reception in Hastings on the morning of the meeting. He stated that the City had been recognized for its recycling efforts and received a plaque commemorating the implementation of the program. CURBSIDE RECYCLING IMPLEMENTATION Hageman indicated that windshield surveys and haulers reports showed approximately 50 to 60 percent participation on a weekly basis throughout the community. She stated that there are definitely higher and lower participating neighborhoods, but that no clear trends had emerged regarding who was participating more or less in the program. She stated there had been no major complaints to date and that things appeared to be going very well. She further that the County compost site and the City compost site had opened for yard waste. Mann stated that the County facility had been improved with additional gravel to permit truck traffic. Hoel stated that he had heard a concern from a resident regarding the information provided by the City when a recycling pickup was missed. Hohenstein stated that the staff practice is to encourage homeowners with missed pickups to contact their haulers directly and treat it as a service complaint rather than an enforcement issue. He stated that if a missed pickup became a chronic problem, the City would intervene because failure to haul on a regular basis would constitute a license violation. He further stated that staff would be conscious of the concern in the future. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Hohenstein stated that the Lessard bill regarding recycling was moving through committees and would likely be adopted in some form by the legislature. He stated the various elements of the bill include increasing total recycling to 40% of the waste stream in the metropolitan area and additional funding mechanisms developed by extending the sales tax to garbage services. Hohenstein also stated that legislation was being put forth by the hauling community regarding the issue of compensation for the loss of hauling routes as a consequence of city action. Hohenstein stated that the League of Minnesota Cities opposed this legislation, because it presumes that a hauler's routes are tangible enough property to fall within the standing taking requirements for local governments. He further stated that if such a bill were passed, it would limit cities abilities to organize in the future without extraordinary payments to haulers who may not participate in an organized system. COUNTY RECYCLING FACILITY Hageman stated that the County recycling facility had been approved for the City of Burnsville and that it should be opening sometime in April. Hohenstein stated that a temporary transfer station was operating at Expert Disposal on Highway 13 and that certain recyclables were apparently being taken by the Recycle Minnesota Resource Facility on Seneca Rd. and on Prior Ave. in St. Paul. EAGAN CLEAN - UP DAY Hageman stated that the Eagan Clean -up Day would be on Saturday, May 6, at the Municipal Center. She further stated that staff had identified a variety of projects, but there had been a limited response to the program to date. 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'4IP '''".' — l''' °lit /' a , AI - 1 ili ,„; :-:- C Y i `5 �. --`area 4t You can help co ; es by re t same amount of e " - • one al a,. from raw mater 1 recycl: To recycle Kiev ate the .waste and dispoX , r curbs i program or at a Some drop -off cep < ; ti ditional y .. 4 >L , from aluminum of- ; ar, .,, Recyci $ the ,,_, _,,,_, ., For more informati , conta ca « _' ty t h�. Recycling at 431 - 1158 - r ll h 1 :! Y ° S.. fir, Copyright Dakota County 1989 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE C/ Recyle. Out of sight, out of mind... Be rt o the solution! NO WAY! e es. NO household hazardous waste should be given to someone who can use the product. Many products HERO N W S we use every day needs al handling because of of hazardous chemicals or materials. Some empty containers can of in your regular garbage, disposed m regal g bage, After six weeks of collection, the HERO* program is off to a eat please read on to find out about gr but lease ea start. The average participation rate has been 50% and the tonnage abated clisposal options. Remaining wastes from the waste stream has been impressive We have our sights on reaching can be disposed of as follows: our solid waste abatement goals for the year.a dd we are confident we can Recyclable Wastes - Motor Oil, succeed with the growing acceptance and participation in the program Auto Batteries Throughout the past weeks, there have been many positive comments Amoco-Yankee Square, 1424 Yankee received regarding the recycling program. But there have also been some Doodle Rd., M -F 6am -12 pm, 5 gallon questions asked that may need clarifying for residents. We thought we limit for oil, No purchase required. would share the questions with you in case you might have similar concerns. Cedar Cliff Amoco, 4600 Slater Rd., WHAT ABOUT RECYCLING OTHER MATERIALS, LE., , T1N CANS, M - 6am 10 gallon limit for oil, CORRUGATED CARDBOARD OR PLASTICS? Batteries - possible fee, No purchase The current program is designed to handle materials with acceptable required. and easily accessible markets. We do plan to have these other items in- Eagan Amoco, 4205 Nicols Rd., M -F eluded in the program in the near future. With the acquisition of building 7am -9pm, 5 gallon limit for oil, Bat - teries - no fee, to house the Dakota County Recyclables Collection Center the , No purchase required. program will be able to expand. The facility will be operated by Recycle Crown Auto, 3925 Hwy 13, M -F l0am- Minnesota Resources, the company which runs the drop - off center on Hwy. 7pm, 5 gallon limit for oil, Batteries - 13 and Seneca Rd. The Dakota County facility will mainly serve contracted no fee, No purchase required. haulers with large loads from residential pick up programs but will also be Special wastes that can go into the available as a residential redemption drop -off center. ;:. trash with special preparation: cured In order to expand material collections, there is a need for durable : and dried up glues and adhesives markets. In,addition, plast recyc is a problematic material requiring empty aerosol cans and other empty labor intensive handling and proce - :Again, these items are important containers. Small amounts of through - to remove from our waste stream and we are looking at collection and ly dried paints may be added along processing options for the future. The drop -off center located on Seneca with normal trash. Paint may be dried Rd. will now accept other plastics which include, milk, water and liquor jugs in an open can, or to speed the in addition to the two liter pop bottles. process the contents may be spread in WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION? thin layers on newspaper or in boxes to dry. Once the pa i s dry, i t may Ind refuse haulers are required by licensing regulations to collect be trashed. Leave empty cans open separated recyclable materials. If there are collection problems, please call and uncovered in trash after drying. your refuse haulers. If the problem has not been corrected efficiently, Paints in liquid form should be saved please call the Recycling Staff at 4548100. for a drop-off collection. A majority of the refuse haulers collecting materials in Eagan use a two For more information concerning truck system. One vehicle will collect regular waste and another truck will items not listed please call George Kin - collect the recyclable material. A few of the haulers have a compartmental- ney, Dakota County Public Health ized trailer for recyclables which is hooked up to the "packer" truck used for Department at 450 -2793. regular waste. Some units are innovative and may not look like a recycling 8!il To receive a list of safe alterna- vehicle or seem to resemble a garbage truck, but they all are designed to hold recyclable and regular wastes separately. If there is any confusion con fives to many hazardous household cerning collection of your materials, p lease c all your hauler. products and safe disposal for other 8 -y _ : ? household items, call the Eagan Recy- HOW DOES THE CASH FOR TRASH WORK? cling Staff at 454 - 8100. Each week the City randomly selects an address from the list of homes *Eagan along with Dakota County that received containers. A representative from the City then checks the will be sponsoring a Hazardous Waste specific address on the assigned collection day at 7 am. If the resident has Drop -off Day in September this year. separated recyclable materials set out by 7 am, there is a winner. 5100 dol Please save hazardous materials for lars is awarded each week. If no winner is chosen, the money accumulates safe disposal this fall. each week until a winner is found. 4 CASH FOR TRASH! WASTE :COMPOST SITE - REDUCTION...ANOTHER BACKYARD We want you to be the next Cash for Trash Winner! : IMPORTANT STEP FOR COMPOSTING The first winner received $300. RESPONSIBLE WASTE The Eagan Municipal Compost The prize of $100 each week ac- MANAGEMENT Site is now open to : the public cumulates if a winner is not found. Tues., Thurs. and Sat., '12 -7pm. At- li can be `. YOU have :your Waste reduction can be ac- tendant on duty. Use of the site separated recyclable materials out complished, too. Nearly a third of our d ur i ng by 7 a.m. and WIN $100. solid waste is packaging material, and naattended hours is 1 out of 10 of our grocery dollars pays pr ohibited ?; for packaging. We buy the package, Compostable materials and then pay to dispose of it Try accepted include` these ideas to reduce waste: pP • Ask the store manager to stock items in refillable or reusable con- • : lea tainers, or at least in recyclable • garden wastes and containers. • tree branches 1 "-6" in diameter MULTI - FAMILY • Buy in larger quantities or bulk only RECYCLING and avoid individually packaged Free matured compost and items• wood chips available also, please As soon as the residential • Request paper bags at the store, bruig your own `shovel and con program began, residents in multi -unit dwellings, 5 and above, became very in- not plastic bags. tamer for material. For more infor- terested in participating. Currently, • Avoid using disposable dishware oration on starting your own back- the HERO* program is only able to whenever possible. Use cloth nap- Re+cyclingaff pile, t 4548100. the serve single family to 4 unit dwellings. kins and towels. We are aware of the interest and • Use cloth diapers or a diaper ser- necessity of beginning a recycling vice instead of disposable diapers. program in the larger unit buildings. • Donate unwanted items to your Organizing a multi unit recycling church or synagogue, social ser- program has many different aspects vice agencies or others. that need to be addressed. The time tables for program development are • Share recent magazines and books greater because each building may with friends, or give them to nurs- ' need individual attention to devise a ing homes or other organizations. recycling plan. • Reuse gift wrap and boxes. At this time we encourage all • Avoid junk mail. You can keep O multi -family residents to use the recy- your name from many mailing lists cling drop -off centers around town by writing: during our organization period. We hope to have the first phases of the Direct Marketing Association program on line in the next few 6 East 43rd Street COMMERCIAL months. New York, NY 10017 RECYCLING Check with your building manager or Association about recycling oppor- We urge all businesses to begin tunities for your complex, some refuse recycling if it is not already a part of haulers are able to begin collection of your operations. recyclable materials. j `; '� _ If you are a tenant in a multi - Drop -off locations are as follows: tenant building, encourage your management company to organize recy- Recycle Minnesota Resources ek cling service. 2972 Seneca Rd. 4845373 I White office paper and/or cor- llitk Tues., Thurs. and Sat 9 5 rugated cardboard recycling would be Mount Cavalry Lutheran Church 111,4& an easy and cost- effective place to 3930 Rahn Rd. HERO start. 454-2344 (Barbara McCulley) Check with your refuse hauler Glass only. 9 to 5. about recycling services or contact a St. John Neumann Catholic Church This newsletter is printed on business recycling service listed in the 4030 Pilot Knob Road recycled paper. Yellow Pages under Recycling Services. Newsprint only. 5 (Reduce.Reuse•Recycle UPDATE ,„„ ���►uIAN� Volume 2, Number 4 March- April, 1989 Community Recycling Programs Underway The majority of Dakota County residents now have the opportunity to recycle at the curb. The County's Recycling Implementation Strategy, prepared in late 1988, required cities in the urban area (requirements were also laid out for the rural area) to provide containers and weekly or twice monthly collection of designated materials to all single family households by the end of 1989. All of the municipalities, including those in the rural areas of the County, took advantage of a County funding program which provides up to 100 percent of the capital costs for residential recycling programs in full operation by April 1, 1989. Residential recycling service is being provided by the refuse haulers in the communities either as a condition of licensure or through a contract with the municipality. At a minimum, all of the programs collect newspaper, beverage cans, and glass; some haulers collect additional items. While containers may vary in size, color, and even number from municipality to municipality, they all bear the universal recycling symbol and acknowledge the community's participation in the overall Dakota County Drogram. The containers are the property of the municipality and should remain at the residence. On February 27, the City of Rosemount became the first Dakota County community to offer residential curb- side collection of recyclables. Despite spring ", snowstorms, close to 50 tons of recyclables were col- lected by the City's hauler in the first four weeks. The °''< City of Eagan's program was initiated on March 13 with over fifty percent of the households setting out materials , the first week. Programs in the other municipalities began either the last week in March or the first week /aid in April; preliminary results indicate that participation` will be high in these communities also. „ j Participation in the community ro rams is volun- !'-14 4 tart'; residents who wish to give or drop off their recyclables to other recycling programs may still do so. Residents in multi family households not currently ,/,'" served by the curbside programs can recycle at drop / off centers located in most communities. For the loca- tion of the nearest center, contact your local city hall UPDATE is published by Dakota County, to serve the or the Dakota County Recycling Program. purpose of informing interested parties of the Coun- ty's progress with its resource recovery and recycl- Each community has also developed a promotional ing program efforts. For more information, contact the campaign aimed at its own local program to supple - Department of Planning and Program Management; ment the County's recycling education campaign. 7300 West 147th Street; Suite 503; Apple Valley, MN Continued on Next Page 55124; (612) 431 1158. • Printed on Recycled Paper • Community Recycling Programs y � % ' Continued from Page 1 :: �1 Funding for the programs and the promotional 44 t` materials is provided by the County Solid Waste Enter - ' prise Fund. In order to receive the maximum amount " J " -_" ° • of funding in 1989, communities must recycle at least t 9% of the solid waste generated which amounts to '' 7,,,,, approximately 10,000 tons. This is in addition to any any waste being recycled before 1985.�� If you have any questions about the community recycl ing programs contact your local city hall or the Dakota County Recycling Program at 431 -1158. "Curbside Recycling" in Action Recycling Offered To Rural Dakota County Residents Like their urban neighbors, rural residents in Dakota Households without garbage collection service can County are now offered curbside collection of recyclable contact the Dakota County Recycling Program for a list materials. Households which already have garbage col- of haulers willing to provide curbside recycling service lection service will receive a special container to store to non - customers, or for additional information on area newspapers, beverage cans, and glass. Garbage drop -off centers. haulers will collect the recyclables at least twice a month. Funding for the rural recycling program and publici- ty is provided by the Dakota County Board of Commis - The 13 rural townships and six rural cities in the sioners Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. Technical assis- southern half of Dakota County have formed a Rural tance and staff time is provided by the Dakota County Solid Waste Commission comprised of three township Planning and Program Management Department officials and two rural city officials. Members are Henry through an agreement between the County and the Tressel, rural Hastings, chair; David Fredrickson, Hamp- Rural Solid Waste Commission. For more information, ton, vice chair; Don Marthaler, Randolph, treasurer; contact your garbage hauler or the Dakota County Ralph Eilen, Hampton; and Ferdinand Volker, Recycling Program at 431 -1158. Northfield. The chairman and secretary of the Dakota County Township Officers Association are also non - voting members. They are Jerry Stelzel, Farmington, and Eugene Dohmen, Hampton. 1989 A Rural Solid Waste Advisory Committee, consisting DAKOTA COUNTY of one resident from each township and city, offers HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE recommendations to the Commission. ONE DAY COLLECTIONS The Commission also promotes Community Date p yardwaste com- posting and existing recycling drop -off centers. These Mendota Heights - South St. Paul May 6 include Mike's Disposal Recycling Center in Lakeville, West St. Paul Knutson's Rubbish Recycling Center in Rosemount, the Eagan September 9 Goodwill Attended Donation Center in Apple Valley, Inver Grove Heights September 16 and St. John the Baptist School Drop -Off Center in Ver- Hastings October 7 million. Residents using drop -off centers in the urban tentative areas are asked to notify the centers that they live in a rural township, because the rural area must meet specific recycling goals. County Continues To Emphasize Information Efforts On Resource Recovery Project Dakota County is continuing its efforts to provide time- Facts sheets are being prepared on various aspects ly, factual information on solid waste and the resource of the County's program for solid waste. The first of these recovery facility. explains the County's recycling efforts and others will present information on issues related to the resource The County Board of Commissioners sponsored a recovery project and special recycling programs. public meeting on the process of siting the waste -to- energy facility April 3 in Rosemount. Approximately 200 A list of questions and answers called "Clearing the people attended, and were able to ask questions about Air About Resource Recovery" was recently sent to all the project and the proposed sites. Most questions residents of Dakota County. The most frequently asked centered around environmental concerns and such questions regarding the County's resource recovery issues as how the project would affect property values. project were answered in a straight - forward factual manner. On April 5, another public meeting was held primarily to explain the waste designation process to those who A short video program will be produced on the Coun- haul solid waste in the County. Designation is the pro - ty's solid waste management program. Emphasis will cess by which the mixed municipal solid waste be on the balanced, integrated approach to waste generated in the County is required to be delivered to reduction, reuse, recyling and resource recovery. The the resource recovery facility. The County will spend video will be distributed to local cable channels and three months attempting to negotiate contracts with libraries. waste haulers before deciding whether a designation ordinance is needed. The topic of resource recovery is a serious one, and has a great impact on the future of Dakota County. The County commissioners and staff are scheduling a County seeks to make accurate information available series of meetings with representatives of cities and to all interested persons. If you have any questions townships to discuss the project. Representatives of the regarding the project, call the Project Director at County are available to speak to civic clubs and other 438 -4418. - 2ommunity groups which may be interested in the County's plans for solid waste. County Looking At Plastics Recycling And Collection Currently there are over 46 types of consumer plastics plastics recycling increases, uniformity of plastics within available in the United States. Plastic is one of the fastest a container is expected to increase. growing segments of the residential waste stream. In part because of pressures on the industry to recycle, Because plastics are volume - sensitive and it is difficult plastics recycling is also becoming more convenient, but to readily condense plastics, curbside collection vehicles it is often complicated by problems in collection, pro- will have to increase in size, and /or adapt condensing cessing and end use application. mechanisms on the vehicles. Some companies are exper- imenting with curbside plastics collection, and preliminary The two main types of consumer plastics are PET findings are that densifying plastics on a vehicle is not (polyethylene terephthalate) which is used primarily in yet effective, in that the plastics re- expand shortly soft drink containers, and HDPE (high density poly- thereafter. Granulators adapted to collection vehicles ethylene) used in products such as milk jugs, oil bottles, present a problem in that should a contaminant be and detergent containers. It is estimated that there is an granulated, the entire load of plastics may be rejected 88% energy savings in using recycled PET, and 97% by the buyer. Currently, plastics are collected in St. Louis savings using recycled HDPE. Park. In that program, the "plastics segment" of the col- lection vehicles are filling up three times faster than the One challenge to collection and processing is edu- newspaper, cans and glass segments. cating consumers on which types of plastics are readi- ly recycled. All plastic containers in Minnesota must be Knutson Rubbish's Drop -Off Center in Rosemount, the labeled according to resin type and consistent with the Recycle Minnesota Resource (RMR) site in Eagan, and national labeling system by January 1, 1991. Basically, the County's Recycling Collection Center in Burnsville ?ach container will be hot stamped with a number 1 provide plastics recycling opportunities for Dakota through 7 on the bottom and consumers will be informed County residents. Markets are available for certain where /how to recycle certain numbers. This labeling is plastics in the metropolitan area. Dakota County is now needed because, as with glass, different resins dictate working with communities and haulers to identify a different processing methods. Also, many containers are system for collection of plastics that will be both comprised of more than one type of plastic, and cur- economical and efficient. rently the market for mixed scrap plastics is poor. As County Recycling Center collection programs, the County's yardwaste compost facility, and a public education program. In the near S et For April Opening future, the County's efforts will focus on recycling waste in the commercial and institutional sectors, including On March 28, the Dakota County Board of Commis-businesses, offices and schools. sinners approved an operating agreement with Recy For more information about the Recyclables Collec- cle Minnesota Resources (RMR) for the County's tion Center call the Dakota County Recycling Program Recyclables Collection Center. This action, along with 431-1158 or the Center at 895-5745. approval of a lease agreement for a building located at 1350 Larc Industrial Boulevard in Burnsville, paved the way for the Center to be operational in mid - April. 1 The Center will accept recyclables collected from local curbside recyling programs, as well as provide a otts°iA atv� _,L_ drop-off/r- center for residents. Materials that will .- acce. ed include glass, beverage cans, news- 1 r prin , tin cans pl ' b tainers, corrugated NSVILLE 1 0 car.'.oard :nd o Behold batterie't Initially, tin cans, 1 @ plastic •everage tainers rrugated cardboard RECYCLING CENTER - 1 will be accepted from residents only. f ro ---}_ Haulers delivering materials to the Center will receive = 1 3 v a flat fee payment for glass and newspaper and com- / S /E F" t' 1 W petitive adjustable market rates for beverage cans. i 1 ar Residents will be paid for beverage cans, glass and g 1■ plastic. The County will receive a share of the revenue 40 PARKWAY from the sale of materials. ‘ � The Recyclables Collection Center is the last of the 8 I � four major components of Dakota County's residential recycling program, with the others being community Dakota County Department of Planning and Program Management t 7300 West 147th Street; Suite 503 Apple Valley, MN 55124 ' , 1 W 4 C Reduce•Reuse•Recyde I *'i r i I ,r 1 ` !.1 C r s � ® � � - � te a` C =n .r TE MAC 1r ,, i , • Printed on Recycled Paper • „„,„ WANTED •c•, Reduce Reuse Recycle_! Reduce Reuse Recycle O YAM,” 'C MANP _� * t vTE MPN !NE • e tsLT,• --" Household Hazardous Waste Saturday, MAY 6 1989 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DAKOTA COUNTY'S NORTHERN SERVICE CENTER 33 EAST WENTWORTH AVENUE, WEST ST. PAUL (see map below) This collection service is provided by Dakota County's Board of Commissioners, the cities of West St. Paul, So. St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and area businesses for HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS RESIDENTIAL WASTE ONLY For sore information about DAKOTA **** the collection day and COUNTY **** household hazardous wastes, WENTWORTH AVENUE . — call the Dakota County Public - m Health Department, 450 -2793 f 1- • W Z • rn a The Dakota County collection project is your opportunity to safely dispose of unusable = household hazardous wastes. HIGHWAY > > o Improper disposal can contaminate water supplies, soil and injure sanitation HIGHWAY 494 workers. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Collection Day Guidelines , bAi�j r.aw:. >N1Ywaati..>:»i »fBA••�x • + . .v..aq .:..>. .. , :..'�":.' .n.,•-. .- . ' <: n:.ra11<Ar.,rc 4 �r n .: . � tiJ '�ii� r� 07/ >, J BRIM IN: DO 1 BRIIG IN: Take Time and Care 1 F When Packaging and • unidentified waste • paint thinners and Transporting V . solvents • radioactive materials p g ``' • pesticides • compressed gas >` • cleaning solvents <: • propane tanks • all items must be properly • automotive chemicals • explosives labeled Ev • photographic • and other • industrial/business .: • all items must be kept hobby chemicals waste , , separate and in original • paint • l ess than 1/2 gallon c make sure lids • wood preservatives of latex paint are on tight >' • car batteries (dry it out) a • protect your eyes and skin >i • motor oil when handling the waste ' a • tires ($1.00 each) 't • prevent "tip over" when ; x <: transporting: line a box with " ; a plastic bag and wrap each . \ / . t p / .. item in newspaper • \ ** \ ;' • transport items in your car's There will be a "swap table" for ° trunk or adequately ventilate y> . materials that cart be recycled. :;. the passenger compartment > while a . : \• ro'+ rIo V . ... R v< . <, a , � bile tr nsporting ay?;L �r i� r � y c K ,�J, :, , ,:. '+k. zf.Q - .. , n J: : J.,- y„ ., r Jd r h , / ... ✓ , 5., „ 4... � .. �J.v.9. �/ :I `- � ., u .S c : � .?` +9' .r`'>3"'mv' . mia¢. J;y n,..�:;!'cY..8.•, .. 3�fJoi : %s- *,2 "'�e'rd ;, Other Disposal Options f y ,a- a- -`�- J`+ �`�c lR •'>iM °Y� ' J j . ..' �' - 4 °°J' l. 9! /H,y / n J '+ i � : � vi.z •r, c ;,.<'....- ' ` 3'� y , y � ;.y :,. h' s 7i ,� ,.; � h ,";.% c + n ,� i R -lij� �J ' s . �r� � 'tJ: ^ '�.a `e�c?,�i Y��- 6.z :':K r•: %,rZ�`�'`'.z� .,� �:;�' �� ' Y �� yy .,i y „ ��y /;�:� Vic; Paint - There are other options for paint disposal: ` '`` 1. Give the paint to someone who can use it. such as neighbors. local theatre groups. or charities ?t:� P � g P • - , .; that have a need for it. `"' 2. Dry paint in the can with the lid off, until it is hard and dry throughout. Do this in a well ventilated area that is protected from open flames and rain. and away from children and pets. If you have a lot of paint. mix it with kitty litter and spread it on newspapers or inside a cardboard ; :i box lined with plastic. When dry. It can be discarded with your household trash. "< Empty Containers of Hazardous Materials - If they are one -gallon size or smaller. and dry. ' they may be disposed of with your trash. 3 .' Household Cleaners and Polishes - Put solid cleaners and polishes in the trash: pour liquid i cleaners down the toilet (not in a septic system). > :;aI :` Anti- Freeze - Flush it down the toilet. Do not deposit in storm sewers or septic systems. Can be . :1 re -used as "top off` solution in your radiator. 1 '4; Pharmaceuticals - Flush old or leftover drugs and prescription medicines down the toilet. a is .1 Personal Care Products - (skin cream, shampoo, cosmetics. etc.) - If solid. put in the trash: if j ?�; liquid, pour down the toilet. 1 _ .£ Do Not Dispose of any Household Hazardous Waste in a Septic System. 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