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Coronavirus: Washington County Suspends Organics Drop-Off
Food scraps can no longer be dropped off at the Northern Yard Waste site.
STILLWATER, MN — Due to the new coronavirus crisis, Washington County has suspended organic and food scrap drop-off service at the Northern Yard Waste site until further notice.
The site will continue to be open to the public for yard waste. Residents are asked to stay 6 feet away from others while visiting the county yard waste site.
County officials say they hope to resume organics service as soon as it is safely possible.
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At this time, residents are encouraged to:
• Consider backyard composting
• Try a new food scrap recipe
• Store food properly to decrease the amount of wasted food
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