Nominations are now open for the 2022 RAM Board of Directors and we hope you will consider running for a seat. Duties include fun with your colleagues, handing out prestigious awards and championing the recycling industry! 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 … [Read more...]

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...]

Recently KARE 11 News covered some important and timely issues about recycling in Minnesota.  To find out about whether the materials you and your family put in the recycling bin are actually recycled...  click HERE  For their other story on Single Sort Recycling, "What actually belongs in your recycling bin?", check out this video  And another story of critical  importance, this one from FOX News channel 9, " What should YOU do to help prevent fires at recycling facilities and why this is … [Read more...]