Living in Shorewood: Recycling
Recycling Changes in 2012
Beginning with January recycling collection, you will be able to add more items to your curbside recycling cart. All plastics #1-#7, aseptic containers and other paper cartons, and plastic bags (put all bags into one bag and tie it shut to prevent bags from blowing away). Styrofoam packaging is still not recyclable locally, so please dispose of it in your trash. A complete list of items collected and a 2012 Recycling Calendar were mailed to all households in December.
Plastic Bag Recycling
Some plastic bags may be included in the curbside cart including: grocery bags, retail bags (remove string ties & rigid plastic handles), and dry-cleaning bags (clean/dry and bundled into one bag). These plastic bags and many other plastic bags may be taken to drop off locations, including Cub Foods, Lakewinds, Byerlys, Lunds, Hennepin County Drop Off Centers, and Carver County Environmental Services. See a complete list of locations and plastic bags that may be dropped off by site.
Get Rewarded for Recycling
The City of Shorewood has joined over 75,000 households in the Twin Cities to participate in a unique and innovative recycling program called RecycleBank. Allied Waste Services is our recycling services provider, offering “Single Sort” Recycling & RecycleBank.
Carts are emptied on an every other week basis. You and your family will earn RecycleBank Reward Points for your recycling efforts. The more our residents recycle, the more RecycleBank Points you’ll earn. Each recycling cart has its own individual RecycleBank ID Tag that associates your cart with your address, allowing Allied Waste & RecycleBank to keep track of your recycling participation and reward you. Your account is then credited with RecycleBank Points based on how much recycling has been picked up in Shorewood. You are able to go online, log into your personal account and redeem your RecycleBank Points for rewards. No computer? No problem. Call RecycleBank’s Customer Care line toll free at 888-727-2978. More Questions? Click Here
When is Recycling Service Pick-up?
Recycling is every other Wednesday on the mainland, Thursday on the Islands. Carts are to be curbside by 7:00 A.M. Print out ou Recycling Calendar 2012 for a quick reference guide on dates and acceptable items.
What Can I Recycle?
YES! |
NO! |
Magazines, Newspaper |
No Food Waste, Garbage or Yard Waste *Many additional plastic bags may be recycled at drop off locations. |
Electronics Recycling
When you purchase new electronics, don't throw the old in your garbage. Most electronics contain lead, mercury, or other hazardous materials that are illegal to throw in the trash. Hennepin County offers a free drop off service at the Bloomington and Brooklyn Park drop off sites. Best Buy stores also take many electronics for no charge, regardless of where they were purchased. If you can't find where you should take a particular item, please call city hall, 952.960.7900 for assistance.
Congratulations Shorewood Recyclers
Shorewood residents do a great job recycling--being one of only two cities in Hennepin County to reach county recycling goals! Minnetonka Beach was the number one rated city, follwed by Shorewood.
Other Recycling Opportunities
Many recycling ideas are available at your fingertips. Find more information at Rethink Recycling.