An updated version of the Recycling Outreach Guide for Minnesota is now available! Click here to read it. The Guide is maintained by a subcommittee of the Recycling Education Committee (REC), who aims to update it annually. This is the first update to the original document finalized in the fall of 2019. If you have any questions about the Guide, please contact Courtney at courtney@recycleminnesota.org. … [Read more...]
MPCA MRF Survey
The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information from all the Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in the State of Minnesota about what they accept/don’t accept and what kind of contaminates are causing problems etc. The data will be used by the MPCA and the Recycling Education Committee (REC) to better direct communications efforts. The REC is a group made up of hauler, city, county, state and MRF representatives from all over Minnesota. REC’s goal is to provide consistent, clear … [Read more...]
Come Work for RAM!
RAM is currently looking to hire a new Executive Director. The Executive Director is a full-time position that is responsible for managing a small staff currently comprised of an Operations Manager and intern. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day activities and financial management of the organization and reports to the 15 to 19-member Board of Directors and its five-member Executive Committee (EC). Working together, the Executive Director, Board of Directors and various … [Read more...]
Glass Recycling Summit Photos
Photos from the November 14th tour of the Strategic Materials facility in Saint Paul and summit at Lake Como Pavilion. Click the thumbnails to see full sized photos. … [Read more...]
RAM Board of Directors Election
We want your expertise on the RAM Board of Directors Submit a nomination for yourself or a colleague today! To keep our organization vibrant and connected to its members across the state, we ask that you consider running for a seat on this board. Broad representation across all sectors - business, manufacturing, community groups, education, local and state government, recycling infrastructure and services are important and we look forward to having many new and renewing names on the … [Read more...]
In the News! Glass Recycling Summit and America Recycles Day
Media on the Glass Recycling Summit and America Recycles Day Recycling leaders look to expand glass markets in Minnesota By Elizabeth Dunbar MPR News November 14, 2019 How you can help Minnesota recycle By Minnesota Recycling Leaders Star Tribune November 13, 2019 Click here to see the presentations from the Glass Summit Click here to see photos from the Glass Summit RAM Glass Recycling Summit - Enhancing the value of recovered glass in Minnesota Thursday, … [Read more...]