The new rules affect composting for backyard composters, small compost facility operators, and large-scale source separated organics facilities. These new rules will help guide the expansion and development of new organics recycling facilities in Minnesota and will help the state reach its 2030 goal for food waste and organics recycling. Right now food waste and other organics waste like used paper towels or facial tissues is about 40 percent of all the material that is landfilled. The end … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
New business recycling requirements now in place
New business recycling requirements are now in place for most businesses and for sports facilities and stadiums. Businesses and sports facilities are now required to recycle at least three types of materials. Examples of those materials include: Paper: Office paper, cardboard, newspaper etc. Glass: Container glass Plastic: #1 to 7 Metal: Cans, scrap, etc Organics: Food waste, non-recyclable paper Other recyclables that may require specialized collection, such as textiles Single sort … [Read more...]
RAM’s MIB expands again
Unique Convenience Store Recycling Program, Message in a Bottle™, to further expand in Twin Cities through innovative partnerships. "Where is the recycling bin?" was the common question that arose when Minnesotans were running errands, but residents of the metro area will have increased access to recycling when they stop to fill up at the gas pump. The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM), in partnership with the Minnesota Beverage Association, AccessAbility and ProAct, Inc., today … [Read more...]