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Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center <br />Inspire Your Community by Becoming a Recycling <br />Ambassador <br />Recycling Ambassadors take a six-week training program to learn <br />more about food waste, composting, environmental health, waste <br />systems, and general recycling. Recycling Ambassadors will have <br />opportunities to volunteer and encourage others to reduce, reuse, <br />and recycle. <br />Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in <br />September/October. Classes are virtual, except for in-person tours <br />scheduled for Sept. 10 and Oct. 1. <br />Register at https://bit.ly/4mAX8r1. <br />BIZ RECYCLING <br />Get free recycling assistance at your apartment! <br /> <br />Property managers in Ramsey or Washington County can get free help <br />through BizRecycling—a program that offers: <br /> <br />· Free in-unit recycling bins and signage <br />· Expert waste-reduction guidance <br />· Up to $20,000 in grant funding for recycling improvements <br /> <br />In 2025, a 174-unit property in Oakdale observed an estimated cost savings <br />of $300 a month following the construction of an enclosure funded by the <br />BizRecycling grant! <br /> <br />This free assistance can help address illegal dumping, prevent <br />contamination and overage charges, and reduce overall trash volumes. Get <br />started by scheduling a free waste assessment and submitting a contact <br />form here:. <br /> <br />If you are a resident at an apartment and want to get involved, <br />forward this to your property manager! <br />*Multi-unit residential properties with 5 or more units in Ramsey and <br />Washington counties are eligible for BizRecycling assistance. <br />Watering Season and Irrigation <br />Lake Elmo City Watering Ordinance allows properties connected to <br />the city water system to irrigate twice a week, as indicated on the <br />city's irrigation zone map. Irrigation is restricted from 5:00 a.m. to <br />5:00 p.m. Hand watering is permitted at any time, and new sod <br />waivers are available if needed. <br />Using a smart irrigation controller device can further reduce your <br />water usage. For more information on watering restrictions, please <br />visit lakeelmo.gov. <br />What Do My Taxes Pay For? <br />The City Council adopted the 2025 Tax Levy on December 17. City <br />Finance staff have developed a downloadable property tax calculator <br />that estimates 2025 city taxes (no other jurisdictions) on your home. <br />It shows approximately how much of your taxes are allocated to each