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1. As a single-family home, what can I recycle at my curb?

For a detailed list of what is and is not recyclable, refer to the

Current Single Sort Recycling Schedule (PDF).

2. How often is my curbside recycling collected?

Recycling is picked up every other week. For a current schedule visit

Current Single Sort Recycling Schedule (PDF).

3. What is my trash and recycling day?

The Township is divided into zones which determine the day of your pick-up. To find out what your collection day is, view our

Map of White Bear Township Collection Days (PDF).

4. How do I pay my trash pick-up bill?

Residential trash, recycling and yard waste service is billed directly by Republic Services.  All billing questions and service changes should be directed to Republic Services at 952-941-5174.

Billing and Service Fees Page.

5. Is my trash and recycling collected on holidays?

Pick-up service will resume the day following a holiday and continue one day off the regular schedule through the end of the week. For the current holiday schedule, please visit our

Holiday Collection Schedule Page

6. How can I dispose of yard waste and brush?

Republic Services offers yard waste pick-up at no additional cost from April 15 - November 15, and there are also yard waste collection sites throughout Ramsey County. For more information, visit our Yard Waste Collection Page.

7. How should I dispose of household cleaners and pesticides?

When household products are no longer needed or useful, they are considered household hazardous waste (HHW). To properly dispose of these items, they can be brought to a Ramsey County

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site.

8. How should I dispose of my holiday tree and old holiday lights?

Holiday trees will be picked up by Republic Services at no additional charge on your garbage day during the first two full weeks in January. For holiday lights, there is a program called Recycle Your Holidays. For more information, visit our

Holiday Recycling Page.

9. How can I dispose of unwanted or expired medication?

Safely dispose of unwanted, expired, and unused medicines for free at a one of the six public drop boxes in Ramsey County. Proper disposal helps to prevent crime and protects the environment. For more information, visit 

Ramsey County's Medicine Collection Web Page.

10. How can I recycle at my business?

There is no municipally administered garbage or recycling collection service for businesses in White Bear Township. Businesses are free to select from any garbage/recycling hauler licensed to provide commercial service in the Township.

For helpful information regarding business recycling, please visit

Business Recycling Page.

11. How can I recycle at my apartment?

There is no municipally administered recycling collection service for multi-unit complexes in White Bear Township. It is required that property owners of any multi-unit dwelling, like senior living communities or apartment complexes, provide occupants with the opportunity to recycle. Call White Bear Township at 651-747-2750 if this service is not available.

For more information and free resources to set up recycling in your apartment, visit

Multi-Unit Recycling Resources.

12. How can I offer recycling at a large event I'm holding?

Make it a Green Event! Clear Stream Disposal Containers are available at the Township's Offices. Find out how to sign up for this service, and find other event recycling resources, on our

Event Recycling Page.

13. How can I recycle my electronics?

Many electronic products contain cathode ray tube (CRT), lead and other heavy metals. Lead from CRTs is the largest single source of lead in Minnesota's municipal waste. 

Many retailers accept electronics for free or a small fee or for a list of locations that recycle electronics near you, visit

Ramsey County's Recycling & Disposal Guide.

14. How can I recycle food waste and non-recyclable paper?

Organic waste is waste that comes from plant or animal and is compostable (or biodegradable) such as food scraps, non-recyclable paper, coffee grounds, dryer lint, etc. For information on how to dispose of these materials, visit our

Organic Waste Disposal Page.

15. How can I find out how to recycle or property dispose of any item?

Find out how to dispose of, or recycle, any item by calling Ramsey County's 24/7 Recycling and Disposal Hot-Line at 651-633-3279, or by reviewing

Ramsey County's A to Z Disposal Guide.