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INSIDE: + Visit county parks + Get the Library app + Reduce food waste + See voting results +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Welcome to the winter 2024 Dakota County Plus. Combined with two Dakota County Newsletters and the summer Plus, we’re bringing you county news and information four times a year.
What to do with holiday trash During the holiday season, there’s a 25-percent increase of trash per household from gift wrap, packaging, decorations and more. If you can’t reuse it, here’s how to get rid of it: Trash •Garland and tinsel •Glitter or foil wrapping paper and tissue paper •Ribbons and bows Recycling •Cardboard and paper boxes, flatten •Cards and envelopes •Plain wrapping paper Lights & Cords Keep holiday string lights and extension cords out of your home recycling cart. Instead, bring them to a seasonal collection site through Jan. 31, 2025.
Check location hours and look for labeled collection bins near building entrances. • Apple Valley — Western Service Center • Eagan — Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, The Recycling Zone • Farmington — City Hall, all liquor stores • Hastings — Administration Center, Hastings Parks & Rec Office • Lakeville — City Hall, all liquor stores • Mendota Heights — City Hall • Rosemount — Steeple Center • South St. Paul — City Hall • West St. Paul — Northern Service Center, City Hall Find drop-off locations and recycling options for more items at www.dakotacounty.us, search recycling guide.