Tips to avoid a wait at the Environmental Center

The Ramsey County Environmental Center experiences heavy traffic, which often impacts the drop-off lane for household hazardous waste and electronics. To avoid a wait, consider the following tips: 

• Visit the Environmental Center on Wednesdays or Thursdays. These days usually experience less site traffic than others. Avoid going on Saturdays but if you need to go on the weekend, between 9-10 a.m. can be less busy. 

• Schedule your visit in the afternoon to avoid the morning rush. 

• Visit the Environmental Center during cold or rainy weather. 

The Environmental Center is open year-round and is closed Sunday-Monday and on County holidays and Christmas Eve.