About Us
The Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB) was formed in 1990 to increase the efficiency and environmental effectiveness of the region's solid waste management system. The SWMCB launched its first education outreach campaign in 2003 to help citizens living in the six-county Twin Cities metro area (the Minnesota counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington) understand the need to make environmentally responsible purchasing, disposal, and recycling decisions in their daily lives. Responsible disposal of unwanted items is necessary for a healthy environment and helps protect public health. RethinkRecycling.com is SWMCB’s online “go–to guide for waste & recycling in the Twin Cities” for residents and businesses.
Anoka County
Commissioner Scott SchulteCommissioner Matt Look
Carver County
Commissioner Jim IscheCommissioner Tom Workman
Dakota County
Commissioner Chris Gerlach
Commissioner Liz Workman
Hennepin County
Commissioner Jan Callison, Vice-Chair
Commissioner Peter McLaughlin
Ramsey County
Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, SWMCB Chair Commissioner Janice Rettman
Washington County
Commissioner Gary Kriesel, Secretary/TreasurerCommissioner Autumn Lehrke
