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Public Notice Recycling Plastics Recycling plastic can be confus- ing... what is and is not recyclable? Plastic products each have a number on them, ranging from 1-7 (a resin code) within the chasing arrows symbol. This represents the type of chemical compound used to make the product. However, that does not indicate that the product is recyclable. Fmiher confusing matters, plas- tics with the same resin code can be manufactured differently, and each process uses different additives with different propeliies, which cannot be mixed during the recycling process. In Ramsey's curbside recycling program, only plastic containers with "necks" (the container is narrower at the top than at the base), marked with numbers 1 or 2, are accepted for re- cycling. These are the only types of plastic that currently have the supply, infrastructure and market conditions to make recycling feasible. Plastics used for kids' toys, packaging, food storage products (such as Tupperware), as well as # 1 and #2 plastics witllOut a neck (such as margarine and yogmi tubs, and "clam shell" containers used to pack- age many fruits) are NOT recyclable at tllis time. Containers for chemi- cal products regardless of the type of plastic, should be placed in the garbage after the contents have been used or disposed of properly. A couple quick facts about plas- tics and recycling: Manufacturing new plastic con- sumes eight percent (8%) of the world's oil production. Recycling a single plastic bottle conserves enough energy to power a television long enough to see your favorite show. Plastic bottles take 700 years before tlley begin to breakdown in a landfill. If you have questions about Ramsey's recycling program, please contact Chris Anderson at 763-433- 9905 or visit the website at www. ci.ramsey.mn.us and click on the recycling tab. If you have questions about whetller a specific product is accepted for curbside collection, please contact ACE Solid Waste at 763-427-3110 or by email at ser- vice@acesolidwaste.com. ~ Mayor Bob Ramsey Invites you to Attend Monthly Town Hall Meetings! . . . . . ~ You are lll- ~ ~ vited to stop in for coffee and a cookie and talk with Mayor Bob Ramsey every third Thursday of the month at 7: 00 pm. The monthly meetings will be held in the Alexander Ramsey Room at tlle Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey MN 55303. These will be informal meetings where residents can visit with the Mayor about city issues or any topic they would like! The dates for upcoming Town Hall Meetings are as follows: September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17. Questions? Please contact Heidi Nelson at 763-433-9817 or hnelson@ cl.ramsey.mn.us. Fall Water Main Flushing in October ~ No More Rushing ~ . .! :~w~~~m~~~~r~ ~ Departs from Ramsey Municipal Parking Ramp to the 5th Street Garage The City of Ramsey Utility Division will be doing their semi-annual flushing of water mains beginning Monday, October 5 through October 21. Please be aware that this flushing, while it is necessary, will create a disturbance in the system causing low pressure and it may cause your water to be discolored. AltllOugh the water may be discolored by iron, it is fit for human consumption but it may stain clotlles that are being washed. To alleviate this problem, you may want to fill your washer with water and check on its clarity before adding your clothes. We appreciate your patience and regret any in- convenience that this may cause. Questions or comments call Utilities Supervisor John Nelson at 763-433-9861 Save some gas. Ramsey Star Express IS only 53.00 per ride' Morning Departure Times Evening Departure Times 5:20 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 6:55 a,m. 7:35 a.m. 3:35 p.m. 4:20 p.m. 5: 10 p.m. 5:55 p.m. Closer. Faster. Safer. Ride the Ramsey Star Express today! www.ci.ramsey.mn.us 5