2017 Recycling Newsletter

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A City of Progress, Pride and Possibilities. 2017 RECYCLING NEWSLETTER Congratulations to the residents of the City of St. Francis, you beat your Recycling Goal for 2016! Together we recycled 754 tons of material, beating the goal of 701 tons we had set at the beginning of the year! This was achieved by the residents of St. Francis recycling from their individual residences’ and at the City’s recycling events. The 2017 Recycling Goal is set at 727 tons. Keep up the good work and keep an eye out for more St. Francis’ Recycling Events! For more information or general recycling questions, call St. Francis Public Works at 763-233-5200. St. Francis Spring Recycling Day is April 29th, 8a.m. - 2p.m. More information on St. Francis Spring Recycling Day on page 3. The City of St. Francis is once again partnering with LePage & Sons for three recycling events this year. St. Francis Shred Event FREE - Paper Shedding Only! Location: When: LePage & Sons June 24th - 9a.m. to 12p.m. St. Francis Bottle Shop 23602 University Ave. NW Sept. 16th - 9a.m. to 12p.m. Saturday, October 14th Bethel, MN 55005 Nov. 18th - 9a.m. to 12p.m. 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. Residents and local businesses are welcome! Items Accepted For a Fee: Yard waste…………………..….$1/bag Appliances (No commercial)……$10 Gas refrigerators, ammonia or Lp..$75+ Electronics………………………….$4 TVs (Wooden TVs add $5) Up to 18”…..…………………….…..$15 19 to 28”…..…………………….…...$25 29”+…..………………………….…..$35 Console TVs………………………...$40 Household Batteries…………………...…..$1.25/lb Mattresses……………………….....$16 Box springs……………….……...…$16 Tires Motorcycle…………………………..$4 Car……………………………….…..$8 Truck…………………………….......$10 Tractor…………………………….…$20 Light bulbs Fluorescent 4’ and Under..$.50 ea. Fluorescent 5’ and Over…$.75 ea. U Shape and Circular…....$.75 ea. Compacts………………….$.50 ea. High Intensity Discharge lamps, (HIDS)…………...$2.50 ea. Broken fluorescent lamps………………….......$1.00/lb Incandescent…….……......$.35 ea. PCB Ballast…………....….$1.00/lb Brought to you by the City of St. Francis and Shred Right! Helpful Recycling Reminders The Police and Public Works Facility has:  Apartment recycling totes still available!  Recycling of cell phones and holiday lights will be taken year-round. Items Accepted at NO Charge Clothing dropped off at donation box Scrap metal Automotive batteries Cardboard Recyclables No Hazardous Materials Accepted. Located at: 4058 St. Francis Blvd NW St. Francis, MN 55070 Recycling curbside Paper Glass Metal Cartons Plastic Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Mail, office & school  Beverage/food  Beverage/food  Milk cartons Bottles & jugs (caps on)  Juice cartons  Water, soda & juice bottles  Juice boxes  Milk & juice jugs papers bottles & jars cans  Magazines & catalogs No No  Newspapers & inserts  Drinking, glasses,  Paint cans  Phonebooks Boxes  Cardboard  Cereal, cracker & pasta boxes  Shoe, gift & other boxes  Toothpaste & other toiletry boxes No mugs, dishes, cookware, pottery & vases  Window & mirror glass  Containers that held hazardous products, such as nail polish or hobby paints  Aerosol cans  Containers that (remove straws)  Soup, broth & wine cartons held hazardous No products, such as paint thinner  Ice cream cartons automotive fluids  Egg cartons  Plastic straws  Light bulbs paper plates & cups  Gift wrap & tissue paper Food box guidelines If a box is from the refrigerator or freezer, it is not recyclable. Cartons are an exception; they are recyclable. jugs  Shampoo, soap & lotion bottles Cups, tubs & containers  Yogurt, pudding & fruit cups cream cheese & other tubs  Clear deli, berry & produce containers  Egg cartons  Paper towels, napkins,  Dish soap bottles & detergent  Margarine, cottage cheese, soiled with food boxes bottles  Clear plastic cups  Pizza boxes or boxes  Refrigerator & freezer  Ketchup & salad dressing Recycling Drop-off Centers & Sites Recyclable materials that are not picked up at the curb may be taken to a municipal recycling drop-off center or a monthly drop-off collection site, open to all county residents. For information on recycling drop-off centers/sites and materials accepted visit AnokaCounty.us/Recycle No  Styrofoam cups, plates or packaging  Containers that held hazardous automotive & yard products, such as, motor oil or pesticides  Plastic bags & plastic wrap*  Toys & kiddie pools  Garden hose  Black food trays & containers  Containers larger than an ice 1530 Bunker Lake Blvd NW Andover MN 55304 AnokaCounty.us/Recycle 763-323-5730 cream pail/bucket *Plastic bags & wrap that are clean & dry are accepted at grocery/retail stores for recycling. 4020 St. Francis Blvd. St. Francis Saturday, April 29th 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Recycling Day Questions Call: 763-233-5200 Items Accepted For a FEE: Items Accepted at NO CHARGE: Appliances (No Commercial Appliances) Leaves and Grass Clippings Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Humidifier, Microwave, Stove, Water Heater, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, or Water Softener………………………………………….….$10 Gas Refrigerators (Ammonia or LP) Minimum……….....$75 Tires - Free of woody debris. Scrap Metal - Free of oil, rubber and plastic parts. Used Bicycles Tires without Rims Passenger Tires with Rims …………………….….……..$3 Semi Tires……………………………………………….….$10 Electronics Copier, Printer, VCR, DVD, Radio, Fax, Game Console, Cable Box, Pager, Digital Converter, Satellite Receiver, Small Server, MP3, Toaster, Vacuum, or Blender……..$5 TV’s Automotive Batteries Large or Small Cardboard Paper Shredding Household Recyclables Household Goods and Clothing Donations - Useable, clean and free of holes/tears. Up to 18”………………………………………………...…$15 19” to 28”…………………………………………….….....$20 > 29”……………………………………………...…….......$35 Console TVs and Oversized TVs…………...………..….$25 Appliance Curbside Pickup: Wed./Thurs. April 26-27. Please sign-up with the Public Works Dept. by calling 763-233-5200. The Cost is $20.00 per appliance. *Prepayment is required at Public Works. All Wooden TVs add………………………………......…..$5 Light Bulbs Fluorescent 4’ and Under…………………………...……$0.50 Fluorescent 5’ and Over………………………………….$0.75 Brush Curbside Pickup: Mon./Tues. April 24-25. Please sign-up with the Public Works Dept. by calling 763-2335200. Free Brush Curbside Pickup is provided by North Metro Tree Service. U Shape and Circular…………………………………….$0.75 Compacts…………………………………………….........$0.50 High Density Discharge Lamps, (HIDs)……...…..……..$2.50 Broken Fluorescent Lamps……………...…….......…$1.00/lb Incandescent………………………………………..….$0.35ea PCB Ballast………………………………….………....$1.00/lb Household Batteries……………………..……………………..….$1.25/lb Mattresses……………………………….…..…..…...…...$14 Box Springs……………………………….…….………...$14 *Volunteers Reserve The Right To Refuse Items Don’t see an item you want to recycle? Call St. Francis Public Works at 763-233-5200. *No Hazardous Materials Accepted Funded by Anoka County Board of Commissioners and State SCORE (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment) Funds. ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON Recycle Newsletter 2017 Recycling Events St. Francis Spring Recycling Day St. Francis, MN  April 29th LePage & Sons Events Bethel, MN  June 24th  September 16th  November 18th Free Shred Event St. Francis, MN  October 14th Contact Us St. Francis Public Works 4058 St. Francis Blvd NW St. Francis, MN 55070 763-233-5200 Visit us on the web at stfrancismn.org/recycling/ Publication funded by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners and State SCORE (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment) Funds.