RETHINK RECYCLING

Residents and businesses in the Green Guardian Twin Cities area recycle over 1.2 million tons of waste each year. That's about 38% of the garbage we generate. Impressive numbers? Yes, but we could do better. Approximately 1/3 of what we still throw away could be recycled. In addition, our population is growing and so is the amount of garbage we generate. The truth is, recycling gets more important each year. It's time to rethink recycling in the Twin Cities metro area.

To learn more, contact your county or visit one of our RETHINK RECYCLING Partners.

RETHINK RECYCLING Partners:

See the Green Guardian's advice below to learn how you can rethink recycling:

RETHINK: Plastic, Glass, Metal, & Paper

Recycling is easy when you know what can and cannot be recycled. See this handy guide!

RETHINK: Paper

A 2000 study showed that 21% of household garbage in the Twin Cities metro area is recyclable paper. You can recycle more kinds of paper than you think.

RETHINK: Cans and Bottles

You've just finished your afternoon can of soda, what do you do with it? Do you take the extra step to ensure that it is recycled? How important is it that your can or bottle ends up in a recycling bin?

Curbside Recyclables

Curbside collection is simple and convenient. Just put your recyclables out the night before collection, and your recycler will do the rest.

City Recycling Information

Information on your city recycling policies and procedures.