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Fact Sheets Page 1 of 3 <br />ESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT <br />R A M S E Y I W A S H I N G T O N COUNTY <br />1670 Beam Avenue, Suite A <br />Maplewood, Minnesota 56109 -1176 <br />Phone: 651.773.4494 <br />Fax: 651.773.4496 <br />Just for Facts <br />Exploring Public Collection of Solid Waste <br />Ramsey and Washington Counties <br />Ramsey and Washington Counties are exploring whether changing how waste is collected could <br />help reach environmental, health and safety goals. The Counties are collecting input from <br />citizens, businesses, haulers and others to aid in the decision making process. You can find <br />information about how to provide your feedback at the end of this document. In the meantime, <br />you probably have some questions about public collection. Below are the answers to commonly <br />asked questions about public collection and related issues. <br />What exactly is `solid waste ?' <br />..,,lid waste is everything that households and businesses throw away, including trash /garbage, <br />recyclables, yard waste, brush /branches, bulky items, household hazardous waste and <br />construction /demolition waste. <br />What is public collection? <br />Public collection of solid waste is when a city, township or county arranges for the collection of <br />solid waste through private haulers. <br />What is the current system of waste collection in Washington and Ramsey <br />Counties? <br />► All businesses and most residents (eighty -seven percent) currently select their own haulers for garbage and <br />trash. Customers pay for the service at rates set by their hauler. This is referred to as "open" collection. <br />Mw The remaining thirteen percent of residents participate in "organized collection," in which the local government <br />has arranged for trash collection. In these areas, the resident pays either the city or hauler at a rate set in the <br />contract. <br />M► About 67 haulers operate in the two counties, but almost two thirds of the waste is picked up by just three <br />haulers. <br />Mw Most residents have recycling collection service provided by the city /township. In 38 of the 49 cities /towns in <br />the Counties, the municipality contracts for service with a recycier and the customers pay either the city or <br />hauler for the service. <br />ttp: / /www.co. ramsey. mn .us /recovery /Just_for_Facts.htm 1/18/02 <br />