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...]

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...]

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...]

Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) Brings National Recycling Celebration to Minnesota RAM hosts Recycle Your Holidays collections beginning November 15 to celebrate America Recycles DaySM 2014 St. Paul, MN November 15, 2014 – On November 15 RAM will host a two and a half month collection event for recycling holiday lights statewide in Minnesota, joining thousands of local organizers holding recycling events across the country to celebrate America Recycles Day, the only nationally … [Read more...]

Article written by: Katelyn Larsen on Friday, 15 August 2014 15:24 On August 6, 2014, RAM's GreenCorps member Katelyn Larsen served as an official witness to the MPCA's Guiness Book of World Records attempt at creating the largest ball of paper.  The MPCA submitted paperwork and is awaiting results to determine if their attempt was successful.  To view a time-lapse video of their attempt, click here. … [Read more...]

Beginning in January and February of this year, the RAM Communications team noticed several articles in news media across the state featuring recycling and solid waste topics as the subject matter for a number of artist’s projects.   In the course of conversations, it was decided to consider a possible showing of some of these recycling / solid waste related art works at our fall conference. RAM is very fortunate that Sarah Helleckson, Transit and Solid Waste Manager with the City of Plymouth … [Read more...]