A City of Progress, Pride and Possibilities.
2017 RECYCLING NEWSLETTER
Congratulations to the residents of the City of St. Francis, you beat your Recycling Goal for 2016! Together we
recycled 754 tons of material, beating the goal of 701 tons we had set at the beginning of the year! This was
achieved by the residents of St. Francis recycling from their individual residences’ and at the City’s recycling
events. The 2017 Recycling Goal is set at 727 tons. Keep up the good work and keep an eye out for more St.
Francis’ Recycling Events! For more information or general recycling questions, call St. Francis Public Works at
763-233-5200.
St. Francis Spring Recycling Day is April 29th, 8a.m. - 2p.m.
More information on St. Francis Spring Recycling Day on page 3.
The City of St. Francis is once again partnering with
LePage & Sons for three recycling events this year.
St. Francis Shred Event
FREE - Paper Shedding Only!
Location:
When:
LePage & Sons
June 24th - 9a.m. to 12p.m.
St. Francis Bottle Shop
23602 University Ave. NW
Sept. 16th - 9a.m. to 12p.m.
Saturday, October 14th
Bethel, MN 55005
Nov. 18th - 9a.m. to 12p.m.
12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Residents and local businesses are welcome!
Items Accepted For a Fee:
Yard waste…………………..….$1/bag
Appliances (No commercial)……$10
Gas refrigerators, ammonia or Lp..$75+
Electronics………………………….$4
TVs (Wooden TVs add $5)
Up to 18”…..…………………….…..$15
19 to 28”…..…………………….…...$25
29”+…..………………………….…..$35
Console TVs………………………...$40
Household
Batteries…………………...…..$1.25/lb
Mattresses……………………….....$16
Box springs……………….……...…$16
Tires
Motorcycle…………………………..$4
Car……………………………….…..$8
Truck…………………………….......$10
Tractor…………………………….…$20
Light bulbs
Fluorescent 4’ and Under..$.50 ea.
Fluorescent 5’ and Over…$.75 ea.
U Shape and Circular…....$.75 ea.
Compacts………………….$.50 ea.
High Intensity Discharge
lamps, (HIDS)…………...$2.50 ea.
Broken fluorescent
lamps………………….......$1.00/lb
Incandescent…….……......$.35 ea.
PCB Ballast…………....….$1.00/lb
Brought to you by the City of St. Francis and
Shred Right!
Helpful Recycling Reminders
The Police and Public Works Facility has:
 Apartment recycling totes still available!
 Recycling of cell phones and holiday
lights will be taken year-round.
Items Accepted at NO Charge
Clothing dropped off at donation
box
Scrap metal
Automotive batteries
Cardboard
Recyclables
No Hazardous Materials Accepted.
Located at: 4058 St. Francis Blvd NW
St. Francis, MN 55070
Recycling curbside
Paper
Glass
Metal
Cartons
Plastic
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 Mail, office & school
 Beverage/food
 Beverage/food
 Milk cartons
Bottles & jugs (caps on)
 Juice cartons
 Water, soda & juice bottles
 Juice boxes
 Milk & juice jugs
papers
bottles & jars
cans
 Magazines & catalogs
No
No
 Newspapers & inserts
 Drinking, glasses,
 Paint cans
 Phonebooks
Boxes
 Cardboard
 Cereal, cracker & pasta
boxes
 Shoe, gift & other boxes
 Toothpaste & other
toiletry boxes
No
mugs, dishes,
cookware, pottery
& vases
 Window & mirror
glass
 Containers that
held hazardous
products, such as
nail polish or hobby
paints
 Aerosol cans
 Containers that
(remove straws)
 Soup, broth & wine
cartons
held hazardous
No
products, such as
paint thinner
 Ice cream cartons
automotive fluids
 Egg cartons
 Plastic straws
 Light bulbs
paper plates & cups
 Gift wrap & tissue paper
Food box guidelines
If a box is from the
refrigerator or freezer, it is
not recyclable. Cartons
are an exception; they are
recyclable.
jugs
 Shampoo, soap & lotion
bottles
Cups, tubs & containers
 Yogurt, pudding & fruit cups
cream cheese & other tubs
 Clear deli, berry & produce
containers
 Egg cartons
 Paper towels, napkins,
 Dish soap bottles & detergent
 Margarine, cottage cheese,
soiled with food
boxes
bottles
 Clear plastic cups
 Pizza boxes or boxes
 Refrigerator & freezer
 Ketchup & salad dressing
Recycling Drop-off Centers & Sites
Recyclable materials that are not picked up at the
curb may be taken to a municipal recycling drop-off
center or a monthly drop-off collection site, open to
all county residents. For information on recycling
drop-off centers/sites and materials accepted visit
AnokaCounty.us/Recycle
No
 Styrofoam cups, plates or
packaging
 Containers that held
hazardous automotive & yard
products, such as, motor oil or
pesticides
 Plastic bags & plastic wrap*
 Toys & kiddie pools
 Garden hose
 Black food trays & containers
 Containers larger than an ice
1530 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover MN 55304
AnokaCounty.us/Recycle
763-323-5730
cream pail/bucket
*Plastic bags & wrap that are
clean & dry are accepted at
grocery/retail stores for
recycling.
4020 St. Francis Blvd.
St. Francis
Saturday, April 29th
8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Recycling Day
Questions Call: 763-233-5200
Items Accepted For a FEE:
Items Accepted at NO CHARGE:
Appliances (No Commercial Appliances)
Leaves and Grass Clippings
Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Dishwasher, Garbage
Disposal, Humidifier, Microwave, Stove, Water Heater,
Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, or
Water Softener………………………………………….….$10
Gas Refrigerators (Ammonia or LP) Minimum……….....$75
Tires
- Free of woody debris.
Scrap Metal
- Free of oil, rubber and plastic parts.
Used Bicycles
Tires without Rims
Passenger Tires with Rims …………………….….……..$3
Semi Tires……………………………………………….….$10
Electronics
Copier, Printer, VCR, DVD, Radio, Fax, Game Console,
Cable Box, Pager, Digital Converter, Satellite Receiver,
Small Server, MP3, Toaster, Vacuum, or Blender……..$5
TV’s
Automotive Batteries
Large or Small Cardboard
Paper Shredding
Household Recyclables
Household Goods and Clothing Donations
- Useable, clean and free of holes/tears.
Up to 18”………………………………………………...…$15
19” to 28”…………………………………………….….....$20
> 29”……………………………………………...…….......$35
Console TVs and Oversized TVs…………...………..….$25
Appliance Curbside Pickup: Wed./Thurs. April 26-27.
Please sign-up with the Public Works Dept. by calling
763-233-5200. The Cost is $20.00 per appliance.
*Prepayment is required at Public Works.
All Wooden TVs add………………………………......…..$5
Light Bulbs
Fluorescent 4’ and Under…………………………...……$0.50
Fluorescent 5’ and Over………………………………….$0.75
Brush Curbside Pickup: Mon./Tues. April 24-25. Please
sign-up with the Public Works Dept. by calling 763-2335200. Free Brush Curbside Pickup is provided by North
Metro Tree Service.
U Shape and Circular…………………………………….$0.75
Compacts…………………………………………….........$0.50
High Density Discharge Lamps, (HIDs)……...…..……..$2.50
Broken Fluorescent Lamps……………...…….......…$1.00/lb
Incandescent………………………………………..….$0.35ea
PCB Ballast………………………………….………....$1.00/lb
Household
Batteries……………………..……………………..….$1.25/lb
Mattresses……………………………….…..…..…...…...$14
Box Springs……………………………….…….………...$14
*Volunteers Reserve The Right To Refuse Items
Don’t see an item you want to recycle?
Call St. Francis Public Works at 763-233-5200.
*No Hazardous Materials Accepted
Funded by Anoka County Board of Commissioners and State SCORE (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment) Funds.
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Recycle Newsletter 2017
Recycling Events
St. Francis Spring Recycling Day
St. Francis, MN

April 29th
LePage & Sons Events
Bethel, MN

June 24th

September 16th

November 18th
Free Shred Event
St. Francis, MN

October 14th
Contact Us
St. Francis Public Works
4058 St. Francis Blvd NW
St. Francis, MN 55070
763-233-5200
Visit us on the web at
stfrancismn.org/recycling/
Publication funded by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners and State SCORE (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment) Funds.