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Recycling
What can I put in my recycling bin?
List of items that can be recycled at the curb or in
apartments.
Where can I get a new recycling bin?
Instructions to get a new recycling bin for individual household service.
What are my City's rules for garbage and recycling pickup?
Apple Valley, Burnsville and Eagan ordinances for the collection and storage of residential garbage and recycling.
Where can I recycle my plastic bags?
List of local retailers that collect plastic bags for recycling.
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Dakota County Eco-Site
County residents can bring recycling and household hazardous waste materials to the same collection center--the Eco-Site located in Eagan.
Most items are collected for free. Please see link for drop-off times and location.
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Vasko Disposal
Solutions
Located in St. Paul, Vasko Disposal offers free recycling for plastic bottles, cans, glass, paper, cardboard, cell phones, rechargeable batteries, eye glasses, clothes, and scrap metal.
They also collect tires, appliances, electronics, car batteries and propane tanks for a fee. Vasko's pay dump accepts garbage, furniture and construction material
for disposal, as well as tree branches, stumps and Christmas trees for composting.
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Garbage
 Who is licensed to haul garbage in my community?
List of licensed garbage haulers.
What are my City's rules for garbage and recycling pickup?
Apple Valley, Burnsville and Eagan ordinances for the collection and storage of residential garbage and recycling.
Where can I donate my unwanted goods?
Reusable old furniture, household goods, clothes, etc?
Follow the link for a list of local organizations.
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The Green Guide
Dakota County's
comprehensive disposal guide is now online. An important publication utilized throughout the county, the Green Guide
is the most local up-to-date booklet available to the public on getting rid of stuff you don't want without harming the environment. |
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Twin Cities Free Market
"The Free Market is an internet based listing service for
residents who want to get or give free reusable goods for the home, garage and garden. It is part of an effort to reduce the amount of reusable goods being
thrown away."
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Reduce.org
Reduce waste, if not you, who? A pleasantly designed site which
helps educate you on reducing waste everywhere you go from home to work to the shopping mall. Also check out Dakota Valley Recycling's tips
for trimming waste during special occasions.
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Minnesota's Consumer Handbook to Reducing Waste
"In one week, the average Minnesotan throws away 40 lbs of garbage! Recycling alone won't keep up with our increasing amount of waste. We must reduce, reuse, then recycle.
This Consumer's Handbook to Reducing Waste can help, explaining the issues of waste, and offering ideas that individuals can put into practice every day."
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Hazardous Waste
What is "hazardous waste"?
How to read product labels for hazardous content and rules for disposal.
How do I dispose of material I can't put in my garbage?
Dakota County's comprehensive on-line guide for disposal of hazardous waste and bulky items.
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The Green Guide
Dakota County's
comprehensive disposal guide is now online. An important publication utilized throughout the county, Green Guide
is the most local up-to-date booklet available to the public on getting rid of stuff you don't want without harming the environment.
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JR's Appliance
Located in Inver Grove Heights, JR's
Appliance will recycle your unwanted appliances and electronics from dishwashers to
cell phones. Check their website for the full list. Don't dump before you know.
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Materials Processing Corporation
MPC is an electronics recycling company
specializing in precious metal refining, component recovery, surplus resale and equipment disassembly. Junk computers? Radios, TVs, VCRs?
Based in Eagan, MPC can be of great help.
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Vasko Disopsal
Solutions
Located in St. Paul, Vasko Disposal offers
free recycling for plastic bottles, cans, glass, paper, cardboard, cell phones, rechargeable batteries, eye glasses, clothes, and scrap metal.
They also collect tires, appliances, electronics, car batteries and propane tanks for a fee.
The pay dump accepts garbage, furniture and construction material
for disposal; tree branches, stumps and Christmas trees for composting.
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Waste Management Asset Recovery Group
Located at the Burnsville Sanitary Landfill, WM Asset Recovery Group will recycle most
electronics for a fee, except Sony brand electronics and personal-computer equipment. These items will be taken at no charge to consumers through Sony's recycling agreement with Waste Management. Over 9000 pounds of
Sony brand electronics were processed by WM in 2001! Contact Joe Aho at 612-379-1360 ext. 35 for more information.
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Yard Waste
Where can I drop-off my yard waste?
List of compost sites.
How do I compost in my backyard?
Composting basics, how to get started, and city regulations for Burnsville, Eagan and Apple Valley residents.
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Search the links below to find out about recycled product availability, quality, price and labeling, as well as learn what "recycled content" and "recyclable" means.
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Minnesota Recycled Products Directory
"It takes some planning and attention, but "buying recycled" is not difficult. The benefits are many: strengthening Minnesota's recycled manufacturing economy,
supporting local collection programs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving resources, and helping move the state toward a more sustainable
future — all while purchasing quality, locally-produced products." To help find recycled products made in Minnesota, use this on-line searchable directory.
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Recycled Products Guide
"This pdf guide not only lets you know about the availability of recycled products, but it tells you where you can find them! You'll find hundreds of products
commonly found at your local retailer, or find web site addresses and 800 numbers for contacting the distributor."
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Blue Sky Guide
Checkout this coupon book/guide with
environmental tips and coupons for products and services having less environmental impact. Save money in every nook
of your life from house lighting to gas mileage.
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Center for a New American Dream
"The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance
quality of life and promote social justice. They work with individuals, institutions, communities and businesses to conserve natural resources, counter
the commercialization of our culture and promote positive changes in the way goods are produced and consumed."
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Educational Resources
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Green Guardian
"GreenGuardian.com was launched in 2003 to help citizens living in the six-county Twin Cities metro area residents understand the urgent need to make environmentally-responsible purchasing and disposal decisions in their daily lives."
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SEEK
Minnesota's environmental education resource center. SEEK has a huge database
from which to search for anything regarding the environment in Minnesota. Find any organization, any topic.
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Minnesota Sustainable Community Network
"Increasing numbers of Minnesotans recognize that a transition to a more sustainable society is needed if we are to leave a healthy natural environment,
a prosperous economy and vibrant communities for future generations. The goal of MnSCN and NextStep is to encourage networking, information exchange, and better access to assistance."
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U of M Extension
This is the Environment and Natural Resources program
link to its Waste Management. It has everything from videos to guides to reports they've done which can help you.
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Dakota County Environmental Management Dept
They protect the environment through management of solid waste,
hazardous waste and ground water resources in Dakota County, as well as provide resources for city governments.
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Waste Programs
"Waste is an expensive and sometimes unavoidable result of human activity. It occurs in our homes, offices and factories. However, we can prevent or reduce
waste. The MPCA works with industry, government and citizens to reduce and manage waste."
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Waste and Recycling Programs
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier
environment for the American people. Check out its programs on waste and recycling, which includes waste minimization, hazardous waste management, and pollution prevention.
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Didn't find a question answered? Please use our
feedback form or contact the Recycling Coordinator or
call us (information located at the bottom throughout the site).
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Copyright © Dakota Valley Recycling
13713 Frontier Court, Burnsville, MN 55337-3817
952-895-4559 • Fax 952-895-4531 •
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Last Updated 02/08/2008
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