Recycling Association of Minnesota

RAM opens a seasonal part-time position

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Click here for pdf version of the posting below Recycling Association of Minnesota Seasonal Assistant Position 2022 The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) is seeking a part-time, seasonal employee to join our team this February-June. About RAM RAM is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization whose mission it is to increase recycling in Minnesota to improve the social and economic health of our citizens, businesses, institutions and future generations. Position description: The … [Read more...]

Welcome, New Board Members

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RAM is excited to welcome the following 6 new people to the 2022 Board of Directors: Maria Caram, MAC International John Curry, University of Minnesota Chelsea Moody, St. Paul Public Schools Pete O'Keefe, Retired Kristin Pierskalla, Hennepin County Maggie Yauk, Anoka County Click here to learn more about all of our Directors. We look forward to working with these folks and making use of their expertise to further the RAM mission! … [Read more...]

Holiday Recycling

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Tips for Holiday Recycling & Reuse A lot of recycling depends on your location and hauler. When in doubt, check it out! Contact your city or hauler for specific instruction. When you are cleaning up after the holidays, make sure that the items going to your curbside recycling bin are clean, dry and loose (never bagged!). Breakdown cardboard boxes and, if you have large amounts, tie them together with string (not tape). Reuse bows, ribbon, bags and tissue paper. Wrapping paper … [Read more...]

2021 Virtual Annual Meeting

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Join the Recycling Association of Minnesota for the 2021 Annual Meeting Open to everyone! Tuesday, December 14, 2021 3 - 4:30 pm: virtual Annual Meeting followed by a panel discussion: Corporate Sustainability and EPR Speakers: Michael Washburn, The Recycling Partnership Kate Davenport, Eureka Recycling Moderated by Paul Gardner, RAM Chair, Clean Water Council 5 pm: Happy Hour at Dual Citizen Brewing Company (725 Raymond Avenue, St. Paul) cash bar This event is FREE for RAM … [Read more...]

RAM/SWANA Conference 2021-2022 Announcement

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Save the Dates! Fall 2021 Webinar Series + in-person networking events Thursdays September 16 – November 4 at 2 pm Spring 2022 In-Person Conference & Show May 2-3, Brooklyn Park, MN The Recycling Association of Minnesota and the Solid Waste Association of North America Land of Lakes Chapter are pleased to announce the dates of their professional development and networking opportunities for fall 2021 and spring 2022! The organizing committee has decided to host another webinar … [Read more...]

RAM has new board leadership!

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At the March 2021 board meeting, the board of directors selected Paul Gardner as Chair and Pam Hove as Vice Chair. Each will serve two-year terms. Paul is a former legislator and Administrator of the Clean Water Council for the State of Minnesota. He was also RAM's executive director from 1997 to 2006. Pam is the Solid Waste Coordinator for the City of Hopkins. As such, she is responsible for managing all residential waste, recycling, organics, yard waste and brush programs for … [Read more...]