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Crayons - Reuse
How to reuse broken crayons. Click here.

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Make a denim purse.
Click here.

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Make a Kool-Aid purse.
Click here to learn how.

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How to reuse plastic bags.
Wondering what to do with those plastic grocery bags? Click here.

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Junk Mail Opt Out

If you want your name and address removed from prescreen mailing lists obtained from the four main consumer credit reporting companies (pre-approved offers of credit or insurance) —TransUnion, Experian, Equifax and Innovis, please contact:
Online at Opt Out
By Phone at 1-888-5OPTOUT (888-567-8688)
By Mail at TransUnion Name Removal Option, P.O. Box 505, Woodlyn, PA 19094
When mailing your request, include the following information: first, middle and last names (including Jr., Sr., III); current address; previous address if you've moved in the last six months; social security number; date of birth; and signature.
 
Contact the Direct Marketing Association
Consumers also have the opportunity to opt out of commercial mailing and telephone lists from other sources. The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) can provide information about opting out of lists produced by companies that subscribe to their Mail and Telephone Preference Services.
You can contact the DMA at the following addresses and include this information: first, middle and last names (including Jr., Sr., III); current address and home area code and telephone number (for telephone preference service).
 
Direct Marketing Association
Mail Preference Service
P.O. Box 643
Carmel, NY 10512
 
Direct Marketing Association
Telephone Preference Service
P.O. Box 1559
Carmel, NY 10512
 
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It's in the Bag
The Twin-Cities based "It's in the Bag" program provides a recycling outlet for consumer and business plastic film material. Click here for a list of collection locations and acceptable materials.

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Reducing garbage
The average household generates 1 tons of solid waste every year. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as throwing garbage "away." Waste can be moved, compacted, buried or burned-but there's always something left. That's why it's important to reduce the amount of garbage you generate. Here's how:

  • Buy minimally packaged items. Avoid individually wrapped items.
  • Choose products in packaging made from recyclable materials (i.e. eggs in paper cartons)
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  • Buy items in recyclable packaging.
  • Buy long-lasting and reusable products, rather than disposables.
  • Ask clerks not to bag small purchases. Instead, take the receipt and put the item in your purse, pocket or cloth bag.
  • Reuse bags and packages whenever you can. Use glass jars and resealable plastic containers to store small items.
  • Use paper bags to collect recyclables or hold garbage. Small plastic bags and cereal box liners can be used to hold table scraps or take along when you walk the dog.
  • Have a garage sale or share used items rather than throwing them away. Give magazines to friends or nursing homes.
  • Donate household items to charitable organizations (some will pick these items up from your home).
  • Check out www.twincitiesfreemarket.org. This web site allows you to give away or get free items.
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Reuse books
PaperBooksSwap.com is a way to reuse your old books and get “new” ones for free. To view a news clip on how this reuse program works Click Here.

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Reuse It, Don't Toss It
If you have useable household goods or clothing, don't toss it. Instead, please help the community and reduce waste by finding new uses for your unwanted items. Here's how:

  • Donate useable clothing and household goods to charitable organizations.
  • Buy items that can be reused instead of disposables.
  • Buy well-designed and constructed products. They'll last longer and save you money over the long run, even if they cost more initially.
  • Avoid impulse purchases.
  • Share your stuff with neighbors and friends.
  • Have a garage sale or share used items rather than throwing them away. Give magazines to friends or nursing homes. Donate household items to charitable organizations (some will pick these items up from your home).

For a more complete list of how and where to dispose of items, click on Recyclopedia. pdf format icon The Recyclopedia is published bi-annually. Hard copies are available at City Hall. Contact Public Works at pworks@stlouispark.org or 952-924-2555, if you would like one mailed to you.

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Good for the Sole!
Soles4Souls™ facilitates the donations of shoes, which will be used to aid the hurting worldwide. Shoe companies, retailers, and individuals can donate footwear, both new and used. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. For more information, visit Souls4Souls or call (334) TO-DONATE (334-863-6628).

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Source Separated Organics
What is it and how does it work? In a source separated organics program, residents separate the biodegradable garbage from the nonbiodegradable garbage (usually nonrecyclable plastic). The source separated organics, or SSO, are then collected and composted. To learn more about how Wayzata does it, click here.

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Reduce Unwanted Mail
KSTP internet article shows you how to stop unwanted mail. Click here.

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