The organics drop-off program at the Washington County Environmental Center is now officially LIVE! Residents can drop-off bagged food scraps, paper towels, and more at the Environmental Center during open hours. Known as “organics,” these materials can be recycled into compost, a valuable resource that improves soil and decreases the need for fertilizers. The address and hours of the Environmental Center are:
Washington County Environmental Center
4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
HOURS:
Tuesday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Closed on 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
Similar to dropping off Household Hazardous Waste, residents will use the drive lane and an attendant will collect their bags of organics and give them an equal number of new bags in return, for free. As an incentive to participate, residents who sign up for our email notification system will receive a free starter kit. Starter kits are available for pick up at the Environmental Center during open hours. The email notification system will allow us to communicate directly with participants regarding any program changes or issues with contamination. To receive a free starter kit, residents must show proof of subscription to our email notification system. They will receive an automatic email from the system once their subscription is complete. The kit includes:
- Green, 2 gallon kitchen collection pail (w/ locking lid and handle)
- 10 compostable bags
- Instructions on what is and is not acceptable in organics
- Stickers and other promotional materials to post at home
Additional program information is available here.