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Environmental Services

Mike Lein, Manager
Office of Environmental Services
(952) 361-1800
mlein@co.carver.mn.us

NEW NEWS

Updated 6/21/10

TWIN CITIES FREE MARKET, a reuse program of Eureka Recycling, is a local website where you can list items to give away or search for free items available in your community. Visit the website today and benefit the environment, save money, and make someone's day! Funding for Twin Cities Free Market is provided in part by Carver County.

OPEN BURNING RESTRICTIONS have been lifted as of May 5, 2010. Permits can now be picked up through the Environmental Services Department or a local Township Fire Warden.

COMPOST BINS FOR SALE! on a first come first served basis.
Cost: $35/Compost Bin
Distribution Site: Environmental Center, 116 Peavey Cir, Chaska, 952-361-1835
For bin information visit www.earthmachine.com.

NEW COMPOSTABLE BAG LAW ARTICLE & FACTS & QUESTIONS. Beginning Jan 1st all resident must put yard waste in compostable bags. Visit HERE for more information.

ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER FEE CHANGES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2010
  - Changed "lawnmowers" to "lawnmowers and other small engine devices" - $5.00/item.
  - Added "CFLs (compact fluorescent bulbs)" under business bulbs - $0.60/bulb.
  - Added "Super High Pressure Mercury" under business bulbs - $12.00/bulb.
  - Changed "passenger/light truck" and "truck" to "Car, Truck, SUV" - $2.00/tire.
  - Changed "TVs and Monitors" to a fee item - $5.00/item.

ENV SERVICES WINS 2009 MN GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR WASTE & POLLUTION PREVENTION!
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