Small Businesses 

For businesses small enough that their recycling needs will not need a dumpster, but instead one or two 95 gallon carts (46” height, 23” width, 31.5” depth), find more information about the City’s Opt-In Program for small businesses and churches on the Opt-In Recycling Program page.

Setting Up Recycling

For information on setting up a recycling program at your work, Ramsey County has some helpful tips.

Businesses can cut their purchasing and solid waste bills by reducing waste and recycling more.  For more information the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has tips and programs to help businesses reduce waste and increase recycling.

Waste Reduction

The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program is housed at the University of Minnesota.  Upon request, staff will evaluate your facility's operation and offer customized suggestions for waste reduction and management.  MnTAP operates the free Minnesota Materials Exchange that connects businesses who have reusable goods to those who can use them.

WasteWise is an affiliate of the Chamber of Commerce that provides technical support and public awareness to businesses to help them reduce waste and save money.

What to do About Other Stuff

If you're remodeling, you may be able to recycle your old ceiling tiles for free. For more information contact Armstrong Ceiling Systems.  Armstrong also takes back both their own and other manufacturers flooring through its free vinyl composition tile (VCT) recycling program.

Computers, televisions and other electronic waste may be taken to an electronics recycler or you can arrange pick up service.  Some of these companies will also deal certain hazardous materials such as fluorescent bulbs and rechargeable batteries.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has publications for businesses on dealing with hazardous waste.

For more information on business recycling options, visit the BizRecycling page.