News By Category: Waste & Recycling
Cut Down On Your Trash With The Zero Waste Challenge
07-18-2018
Hennepin County is looking for 50 households to participate in the Zero Waste Challenge and take an in-depth look at the goods they buy and the waste created in hopes of finding new opportunities to recycle and reduce waste. 
Get Rid Of Hazardous Household Waste June 15-16
06-07-2018
Hennepin County is holding its Household Hazardous Waste collection event June 15-16 at St Louis Park Junior High School, 2025 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park, from 9 am to 4 pm.
Brush Pick-Up Starts April 30
04-23-2018
Golden Valley’s annual residential Spring Brush Pick-Up, running from April 30 to May 18, gives residents the opportunity to place tree limbs and brush at their curb for collection and disposal.
Printer Inkjet And Toner Cartridge Recycling Box Removed From City Hall
04-12-2018
Golden Valley City Hall no longer has a recycling box for printer inkjet and toner cartridges–it has been removed by the vendor. However, Tech Dump (825 Boone Ave N, #100, Golden Valley) offers free disposal.
Newspaper Incorrectly Lists Leaf Drop-Off Day For Nov 10
11-09-2017
The Nov 9 issue of the New Hope/Golden Valley SunPost incorrectly lists Friday, Nov 10 as Leaf Drop-Off day at Brookview Park. The only Leaf Drop-Off day will be Saturday, Nov 11, 7 am-1 pm.
Fall Leaf Drop-Off Will Be Oct 28, Nov 3–4, and Nov 11
10-23-2017
This year’s Fall Leaf Drop Off recycling program will be held on Oct 28, Nov 3, Nov 4, and Nov 11. The annual event provides residents a monitored site to dispose of their leaves at no charge.
It’s Mighty Tidy Time!
10-06-2017
Mighty Tidy Clean-Up Day runs from 8 am-1 pm Saturday, Oct 7 at Brookview Park. It will feature areas for dumping junk and shredding documents.
Get Rid Of Hazardous Household Waste June 9 And 10
05-30-2017
Hennepin County is holding its Household Hazardous Waste collection event June 9 and 10 at St Louis Park Junior High School, 2025 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park, from 9 am to 4 pm. The county offers multiple collection events for household hazardous materials throughout the area, with this one targeting Golden Valley and St Louis Park residents.
Turn Pesky Garlic Mustard Into A Delicious Dish
05-15-2017
Spring is a great time to remove garlic mustard. The plant is a fast-growing herb that forces out native wildflowers, tree seedlings, and other woodland plants. It grows so aggressively it can completely overtake a woodland within five to seven years. But it’s not all bad. Garlic mustard can be used to make a variety of tasty dishes.
Spring Brush Pick Up Starts April 24
04-14-2017
Golden Valley’s annual residential Spring Brush Pick-Up, running from April 24 to May 8, gives residents the opportunity to place tree limbs and brush at their curb for collection and disposal.
