The County works with other public agencies and the private sector to carry out its responsibilities. In 1994 about 602,000 tons of solid waste were generated in Ramsey County. Some of this waste is readily recyclable. In 1994 there were 350,317 residential visitors to County sites bringing 43,800 tons of yard waste to be composted. Residential curbside recycling is available in all cities and towns in Ramsey County.
Recycling is also available in most apartment buildings.
The Ramsey County Recycling Center, operated by Super Cycle, Inc., under contract with the County, received over 52,700 tons of recyclables in 1994 from curbside recycling programs in the County and other sources. These materials were processed and delivered to manufacturing facilities to create new products. Five of 17 cities and towns in Ramsey County have organized collection for their residential refuse, whereby only one hauler collects waste either in the entire city or in specific districts within a city.