Holiday Tree Drop-off Locations

When the holiday season is over, recycle trees by dropping them off at one of the available locations in Washington County. Tree stands, plastic bags, tinsel, wire, lights, and all other decorations must be removed.

Find a drop-off location

Enclosure for food scraps drop-off site in Mahtomedi

New Food Scraps Drop-off Site Opens in Mahtomedi

In partnership with the City of Mahtomedi, Washington County has opened a new food scraps drop-off site for use by all county residents. The self-serve drop-off site is located behind the Mahtomedi Fire Department building at 800 Stillwater Road and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Reduce Holiday Waste

Americans generate 23% more waste in December than any other month of the year. That's 36 extra pounds of waste per person! Reduce the amount of holiday waste going into the trash by knowing where to throw it.

Reuse it

Gift boxes & bags
Tissue paper
Bows & ribbons

Recycle it

Cardboard boxes (flatten)
Paper cards & envelopes
Bottles & cans
Catalogs & magazines
Popcorn & cookie tins

Bring it to the Environmental Center

Holiday lights & cords
Plastic bags, bubble wrap, & plastic air pillows
Electronics & batteries

Trash it

Tissue paper
Wrapping paper with glitter or foil
Styrofoam
Bows & ribbons

2 of 5 Minnesota homes have high radon levels

Test Your Home for Radon

January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. It can enter your home through the foundation and floor-wall joints. Winter is the best time to test for radon.

Two in five homes tested in Minnesota have radon levels that could pose a major health risk. A radon test is the only way to find out how much radon is in your home. Free radon test kits are available to Washington County residents.

Learn more about radon

Pick up a test kit

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