​Legislative Panel on EPR for Packaging and Boat Wrap Open to everyone! September 25, 2024, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. with a networking happy hour from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Keller Golf Course Clubhouse, 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109   The State Legislature passed two major producer responsibility bills during the 2024 session. The Packaging Waste & Cost Reduction Act: This legislation, authored in the House by Rep. Sydney Jordan of Minneapolis and Sen. Kelly …

​The RAM/SWANA Conference is the premier recycling and solid waste conference in the Midwest! Don't miss it! Stay current and informed at this great ​event ​featuring ​educational ​sessions and certifications ​for ​recycling, ​solid ​waste, ​food waste diversion, ​and ​sustainable materials management. We look forward to hosting at Mystic Lake Center ​in ​Prior Lake, ​MN again. Registration is now open, along with Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities. Learn More …

​Join the Recycling Association of Minnesota for the 2021 Annual Meeting Open to everyone! Tuesday, December 14, 2021 3 - 4:30 pm: virtual Annual Meeting followed by a panel discussion: Corporate Sustainability and EPR Speakers: Michael Washburn, The Recycling Partnership Kate Davenport, Eureka Recycling Moderated by Paul Gardner, RAM Chair, Clean Water Council 5 pm: Happy Hour at Dual Citizen Brewing Company (725 Raymond Avenue, St. Paul) cash bar This event is FREE for RAM …

​Save the Dates! Fall 2021 Webinar Series + in-person networking events Thursdays September 16 – November 4 at 2 pm Spring 2022 In-Person Conference & Show May 2-3, Brooklyn Park, MN The Recycling Association of Minnesota and the Solid Waste Association of North America Land of Lakes Chapter are pleased to announce the dates of their professional development and networking opportunities for fall 2021 and spring 2022! The organizing committee has decided to host another webinar …

​Join RAM for this virtual forum: Women in Recycling Tuesday, March 30, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm March is Women's History Month, so we want to discuss the role of women in Minnesota's recycling industry! This forum will feature a diverse panel of women in the industry representing a mix of experience levels, cultural backgrounds and organizations. The panelists will discuss a variety of topics and share their experiences with things such as leadership and advancement, workplace safety, …

​Grab your favorite beverage, a snack, and join us on Zoom! Tuesday, December 8th 3:00-4:30 pm Agenda: Review of 2020 RAM new and activities Announcement of new and retiring board members Presentation of 2020 RAM Awards Sneak peek of Otter Tail County's new Precious Plastic equipment FREE for RAM Members! Click here to register …

RAM will be an exhibitor in the Sustain-Able Alley at the Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show January 24-26, 2020. Visit us at Booth 753! Click on the image above to buy tickets online and receive a $3 discount by using the promo code RECYCLE … 

​hotos from the November 14th tour of the Strategic Materials facility in Saint Paul and summit at Lake Como Pavilion.
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​Media on the Glass Recycling Summit and America Recycles Day Recycling leaders look to expand glass markets in Minnesota By Elizabeth Dunbar MPR News November 14, 2019   How you can help Minnesota recycle By Minnesota Recycling Leaders Star Tribune November 13, 2019 Click here to see the presentations from the Glass Summit Click here to see photos from the Glass Summit RAM Glass Recycling Summit - Enhancing the value of recovered glass in Minnesota Thursday, … 

​December 10, 2019 3 pm - 6 pm Join your fellow RAM Members in hearing about RAM's activities in 2019 and let us know what you'd like to see in 2020! The Annual Membership Meeting will be held at Dem-Con Companies in Shakopee and will be followed by a tour of the Dem-Con facility and social networking time with refreshments. Location: Dem-Con Companies, 13020 Dem Con Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379 This event is FREE for RAM Members! Click here to register …