Bloomington, MN

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON NEWS, ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION
https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/
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FARMERS MARKET
December 14, 2019 Indoor Farmers Market at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 9 AM - Noon February 8, 2020 Indoor Farmers Market at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 9 AM - Noon March 14, 2020 Indoor Farmers Market at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 9 AM - Noon
                              Inside Civic Plaza; 1800 W Old Shakopee Road.

Holiday Recycling Tips: 
YES: Gift boxes; cartons from eggnog, wine, broth & milk.
Cards, junk mail & newpapers.  Tins: decorative, cookie and pie.  Aluminum foil & trays (mostly clean). Ball up the foil to be 3" in diameter or larger.  Wrapping paper if no glitter/foil/velvet/reflective areas. 

NO:  Ribbons, Holiday lights.  Take lights to Hennepint Cty Drop Off Facility.

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see the link in red below for complete details.  Drop off for Eldorado would be west Bush Lake Park, 95th and West Bush Lake Road. 
If you want to drop off your organics, be sure to register.  (click on) or you can call 952 563 8760.
After you sign up, you’ll be able to stay connected with updates and tips and receive a welcome kit (including compostable bags) with more details on how to recycle organics. Signing up will also help the City track the success of the program.
https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pw/news/organics-recycling-coming-bloomington-2018-04-04
How to get started
  1. Use an ice cream bucket, coffee container or yogurt tub, or purchase a kitchen countertop organics container. Line the container with a certified compostable bag. (see below where to get your certified bags)
  2. Vent the lid on the container to reduce odor.
  3. Line your container with the bag and begin collecting food scraps and non recyclable papers. (Using bags makes it easier to transport the organics from your home to the drop-off location and helps reduce odor and pests. See the list of acceptable items below. Loose food scraps are not accepted.)
  4. Tie the bag shut and bring to the most convenient drop off location.
  5. Repeat!
Compostable bags can be purchased at local grocery stores, hardware stores and online. The following stores have been confirmed to carry compostable bags: Items accepted  
Food scraps
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Meat, fish and bones
  • Dairy products
  • Eggs and egg shells
  • Pasta, beans and rice
  • Bread and cereal
  • Nuts and shells
Non-recyclable paper
  • Pizza boxes from delivery
  • Napkins, paper towels and tissues
  • Paper egg cartons
Certified compostable products
  • Compostable paper and plastic cups, plates, bowls, utensils and containers
  • Look for the BPI or Cedar Grove logos when purchasing these items
Other compostable items
  • Coffee grounds and filters
  • Hair and nail clippings
  • Cotton balls and swabs with paper stems
  • Houseplants and flowers
  • Tea bags
  • Wooden items such as chopsticks, popsicle sticks and toothpicks
Items NOT accepted
  • Animal and pet waste, litter or bedding
  • Cleaning or baby wipes, diapers and sanitary products
  • Dryer lint and dryer sheets
  • Fast food wrappers, frozen food boxes, gum, grease or oil
  • Household trash
  • Products labeled “biodegradable”
  • Microwave popcorn bags
  • Recyclable items (cartons, glass, metal, paper, plastic)
  • Styrofoam
  • Yard waste (Leaves, grass clippings, sod, branches, stumps and logs)
Print and keep handy the file below:   Organic_recycle_list.pdf
organics_brochure4.2018.pdf
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have a home with an egress escape window, please see attached file from Bloomington .
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ROAD CLOSURES:  https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/search?text=road+closures&submit.x=0&submit.y=0
City of Bloomington Calendar:  https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/events

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Citizen Alert Bloomington's Citizen Alert system allows you to sign up to receive time-sensitive emergency notifications directly to your home phone, cell phones via voice and text alerts, and e-mails.

When you create an account, you'll be able to choose what phones, devices and e-mails should receive alerts. Once you enter your preferences for notifications you will receive timely emergency notifications when alerts are issued.
Please go to the City of Bloomington page to sign up:
https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736721765#/login
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Burglary Prevention
https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/crime-tips/burglary-prevention
Bloomington Outdoor Fire Rules
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