Safely Dispose of Fireworks

Fireworks can be beautiful when they light up the night sky, but if they aren’t disposed of properly, they can be sources of fire, injury, and pollution.  

Dispose of unused, retail-purchased fireworks at an Environmental Center. 

If fireworks are professional grade, contact your local law enforcement agency.

Used fireworks can be placed in your curbside trash after soaking in a bucket of water for 24 hours. 

Environmental Center locations & hours

August 6: School Supply Swap

Washington County will host a school supply swap on Wednesday, August 6 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Stop by the North Environmental Center (Forest Lake) or South Environmental Center (Woodbury) to pick up gently used supplies, such as notebooks, calculators, scissors, pencil cases, and more.  Donations are not required to get items during the event.

There’s still time to donate items! Donations can be dropped off at an Environmental Center, Washington County Libraries, and Public Health and Environment office locations through August 2.  

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Environmental Events

Drop-In Fixing Hours
July 10 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Drop-In Fixing Hours
July 21 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
North Environmental Center, Forest Lake

Shredding Event
July 24 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
North Environmental Center, Forest Lake

Fix-It Clinic
August 2 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Oakdale Library, Oakdale

School Supply Swap 
August 6 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
North Environmental Center, Forest Lake
South Environmental Center, Woodbury

Drop-In Fixing Hours
August 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
South Environmental Center, Woodbury