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Changes to 2025 Shredding Events 

Washington County will offer six shredding events in 2025, alternating between two locations: The North Environmental Center in Forest Lake and the South Environmental Center in Woodbury. 

Documents will be shredded on-site by Shred Right and recycled. Limit of six boxes weighing no more than 30 pounds per box. 

New for 2025: Shredding events will only be open to residents and businesses of Washington County. Proof of residency will be required.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 16 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Thursday, May 15 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
North Environmental Center, Forest Lake 

2025 Shredding Events
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Environmental Education at your Local Washington County Library  

Stop by a participating library to view traveling exhibits that cover a variety of topics, including food waste, climate change, pollinators, and more!

Hardwood Creek Library

  • Food and climate change: Feb. 24 - Mar. 23
  • Climate change in Minnesota: Mar. 31 - Apr. 27

Oakdale Library

  • Food and climate change: Apr. 7 - May. 4

Wildwood Library

  • Pollinators: Mar. 24 - Apr. 20
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Save the Date: May 7 Garden Tool Swap

Participate in the Garden Tool Swap this spring and prevent working items from going to waste! 

March 28-May 3 
Drop off donations of gently-used garden and yard tools at the Environmental Center in Forest Lake or Woodbury during open hours.

Wednesday, May 7 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. 
Stop by the Environmental Center in Forest Lake or Woodbury to find "new-to-you" gardening tools. Donations are not required to participate. 

List of Accepted Items
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New! Drop-In Fixing Hours 

Expanding on the popular Fix-It Clinics that are scheduled throughout the county, drop-in hours provide residents with a regular time to make repairs at an Environmental Center, with tools and basic parts available for use. Repairs are self-led and done at your own risk. Volunteer fixers may be available, but not guaranteed.

Drop-in hours begin in April and will be offered at the North Environmental Center and South Environmental Center on a rotating schedule. Dates and hours are subject to change. 

Drop-In Hours
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MPCA Wants Your Input

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is leading a multi-agency task force charged with developing a plan to clean up and restore Pig’s Eye Dump. MPCA and Task Force members want to hear what future use options you are interested in seeing to better inform their decision-making process. 

Learn more and complete the survey

Funding provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
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Environmental Events

Lamp Repair Class  
Registration required.
March 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. 
Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi

Fix-It Drop-In Hours 
April 8 | 4:00-6:00 p.m. 
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Hazardous Waste 101
Registration required. 
April 10 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. 
Hardwood Creek Library, Forest Lake

Community Craft Supply Swap
April 12 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Park Grove Library, Cottage Grove

Shredding Event
April 16 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Reuse/Repair Class 
Registration required. 
April 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Ridge High School, Woodbury

Fix-It Drop-In Hours 
April 23 | 10:00 a.m.-Noon
North Environmental Center, Forest Lake

Mahtomedi Collection Day
April 26 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mahtomedi Middle School, Mahtomedi

Fix-It Clinic
May 3 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater

Garden Tool Swap
May 7 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. 
North Environmental Center, Forest Lake
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Shredding Event
May 15 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
North Environmental Center, Forest Lake

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