News By Category: Waste & Recycling
Take Hennepin County’s Plastic-Free Challenge
January 11, 2021
Although plastic is a versatile material with many uses, it is also concerning as it presents health risks, contributes to litter and pollution, and is hard to dispose of. Some of the worst forms are packaging and single-use plastics like straws and grocery bags. Hennepin County’s latest environmental initiative aims at getting its residents to stop using these materials. 
Gear Up For Golden Valley’s Fall Clean Up Events
October 1, 2020
Golden Valley’s annual fall clean-up events start Oct 10 with a few extra guidelines to help protect the safety of residents and staff.
Take The Stop Food Waste Challenge
September 11, 2020
Stop throwing away the food you buy and take Hennepin County’s Stop Food Waste Challenge.
Take Hennepin County’s Zero Waste Challenge
September 2, 2020
Hennepin County residents are encouraged to take the Zero Waste Challenge for an in-depth look at the goods they buy and the waste created in hopes of finding new opportunities to recycle and reduce waste.
Council Sets Direction On Organics Hauling
July 13, 2020
At its June 9 work session, the Golden Valley City Council gave staff direction to move forward with a curbside organics collection program based on recommendations by the City’s Environmental Commission.
Watch The Virtual Organics Open House
May 19, 2020
The City of Golden Valley is accepting feedback on the virtual Organics Open House until May 20.
Textile Hauling Back Up And Running
April 28, 2020
The City’s textile hauling service, Simple Recycling, is now operating in Golden Valley after a temporary cease in operations due to COVID-19.
Republic Services Still Only Accepting Materials Placed Inside Carts
April 28, 2020
After some initial changes in service due to COVID-19, Republic Services’ operations are back to normal for the most part. Republic is still only accepting materials placed inside carts.
Watch The City’s Virtual Organics Recycling Open House
April 20, 2020
The City of Golden Valley posted a virtual Organics Recycling Open House on YouTube that residents can watch on their own time. The City is also offering an online comment box for residents to ask questions about organics recycling and the open house.
Textile Hauling Service To Temporarily Cease Operations In Golden Valley
April 2, 2020
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Simple Recycling, the City’s textile hauling service, has temporarily ceased operations in Golden Valley for the foreseeable future.
