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Nearly 30% of our trash is packaging. A lot of it is cardboard that can be reused or recycled. There are many things you can do to reduce packaging waste in your home..

Cardboard & PackagingCardboard & Packaging

Most of today's packaging products can be recycled curbside. Some paper packaging products, such as pizza, refrigerator or freezer boxes, are not recyclable. Many types of plastic food packaging are not recyclable as well. Recycle everything you can and reuse containers when possible.

Reduction TipsReduction Tips

Buy concentrated products or in bulk from self-serve bins when possible to reduce packaging waste. Also look for packaging made from recycled materials - buying these products keeps recycling going.

Carton made from 100% Recycled Paperboard Look for a symbol or text like this that indicates the packaging is made from recycled material.

For more tips on reducing packaging waste, visit Reduce.org and click on "At home" or "At the office". Reduce.org is a service of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Disposal InformationDisposal Information

RECYCLABLE

Here are some tips on how to recycle or dispose of cardboard packaging.

  • Cardboard, as found in heavier corrugated boxes used for appliances, can be reused for shipping, storing items, or recycled curbside. Most waste haulers will pick-up corrugated cardboard on recycling day - call ahead for preparation requirements.
  • Boxboard, a lighter weight paperboard used to package the "4-Cs" (cereal, cake, crackers, and chips), is collected for recycling curbside by most waste haulers. Call yours for more information.

 

Reusable Boxes

NOT RECYCLABLE

Reuse or place these items in the garbage. Call your garbage hauler or city for more information.
  • Coated boxes commonly used to package pizza, refrigerator and frozen foods are not recyclable, however they are compostable in organics collection programs.
  • Plastic packaging used for bakery, produce or meat is not recyclable.

For information on recycling other forms of packaging such as glass, aluminum cans, and plastic beverage bottles, see Curbside Recyclables.

Disposal & Drop-Off SitesDisposal & Drop-Off Sites

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Rohn Industries, Inc./Shred Right

Services mainly Commercial Printers and Office Buildings in the counties of: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

862 Hersey St.
St. Paul
p: 651-647-1300
2

WM Twin Cities ReCyCo Transfer Station

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, and other consumer electronics 

Fees: Yes on all household electronic items EXCEPT Sony, LG, Zenith and GoldStar products which are accepted from households free of charge.

Data Destruction: Yes

Collection Methods: Drop-off at these locations. For residential and small volume commercial pick-up options call 952.890.1100 or schedule on-line at http://www.wmtwincities.com/ 

Notes: Hours may vary seasonally. Please call or visit us on-line for current hours and rates

1691 91st Ave. NE
Blaine
p: 763-784-4772
This information is provided as a public service and is not intended to be an endorsement of any business, organization or service. For additional listings, check your local phone directory.