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This site is available to help RAM members and members of the public alike.

The RAM/SWANA Annual Conference will be on October 22, 2009 at the McNamara Center on the University of Minnesota Campus. Go to "RAM PROGRAMS" for more information.

RAM Ewaste Collection Event
June 26th & 27th, 9 am - 1 pm
City of Elk River Public Works
19000 Proctor Road in Elk River
OPEN TO ALL MINNESOTANS AND BUSINESSES!!!
We're collecting many items for free or at steeply reduced recycling rates. Bring your ewaste to our event to safely recycle your unwanted ewaste and appliances and enter to win a THYMES spa gift package.
Special thanks to: Green Lights Recycling, BCS Recycling Specialists and City of Elk River
Download collection list & prices


COMPOST WORM SALE for 2009!
You've heard of them, now have your own red wigglers to compost your food waste at home.
TO ORDER WORMS
TO DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

RAM & SWANA Annual Fall Conference on October 21 & 22, 2009.

CLICK HERE to order a FREE (all in one box) ink jet printer cartridge, digital camera, PDA and cell phone recycling box . Anyone can order this free recycling box. Once you order, you will receive a recycling box by mail. All you have to do is fill up the box with your used ink jet cartridges, digital cameras, PDAs and/or cell phones, tape the box shut and mail (postage already paid)! Recycled by a legitimate recycler in the U.S.A.

Recycle your used laptop for FREE! Just tell us your mailing address and a postage paid recycling kit for your laptop will be mailed to you. NOTE: this program is for only laptops.


RAM to expand Message in a Bottle (TM) statewide! This recycling program collects cans, bottles, plastic shrink wrap and bags. Our goal is to offer recycling at "away from home" locations like convenience stores, parks, etc. View photos of the bottle bins.

RAM sells the giant pop bottle recycling bins. The cost is $110 per bin with signage (includes shipment costs). Minimum order of 10 bins required. Call RAM to order: 651-641-4560.

Rain barrel sale on NOW!!!

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Commers (www.commers.com)
WCCO (www.wcco.com)
WCCO's Project Energy

Rain Barrel Reg Price $115.00             
Our Price: $ 65.00

CLICK HERE to Pre-order a rain barrel TODAY from our sale, then pick up your barrel(s) at the Minnetonka Public Works Facility on August 14 & 15.

Pick up times:
Friday, August 14: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, August 15: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

TO PICK UP YOUR BARREL: You will need to show your receipt or personal ID to receive your barrel. Be sure to bring a vehicle large enough to bring your items home (see dimensions below by the photo). Pick up at the City of Minnetonka Public Works Facility on August 14 & 15. Sorry, but these days are THE ONLY DAYS that you can pick up barrels. If you can not make these dates, there is no way to arrange another time for pick up.

Please order your barrel by July 27! We stop accepting pre-orders on this day.

Rain Barrel Specs/Info:
Dimensions: 32" x 24"
Capacity: 54 gallons
Click here for specification sheet
Collects rain from your rain gutter (eaves trough) for use in your garden.
Save money and cut down on water usage by collecting rain water. The aluminum mesh screen filters out leaves, sticks or any other debris while protecting the contents from animals. The overflow spigot hooks to tubing to divert excess water. Chlorine-free water is healthier for plants and healthier for the environment.

Please support RAM and recycling in Minnesota by using GoodSearch for your everyday internet searches and enter "Recycling Association of Minnesota" as the organization you want to support. Each time you do a web search, GoodSearch will donate one penny to RAM. It's that easy! To add a simple GoodSearch toolbar to your computer click here.