Education Kits, Handouts and Resources
Dakota County provides resources for residents, teachers, students, community groups and other organizations to help with waste reduction and recycling.
Waste education resources
Reserve free education kits on recycling, composting and reducing waste. Each kit contains props, talking points and handouts. After you complete your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email and instructions on how to pick up your items at the Western Service Center in Apple Valley.
Dakota County residents and event sponsors can borrow containers for free. Event recycling containers fold down for easy transport and come with bags and signs.
Contact your city recycling coordinator to borrow containers:
- Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Lakeville: Jackson Becker, 952-895-4511
- Farmington, Hastings and Rosemount: Complete container request form
- Inver Grove Heights: Stacy Bodsberg, 651-450-2545
- Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul: Courtney Selstad, 651-552-4118
For other cities and townships not listed, make an online reservation.
Dakota County has several handouts to help educate residents on various topics. Education kit reservations come with handouts related to the topic.
Guide for residents on waste reduction, reuse, recycling, food scraps, bulky materials, household hazardous waste and more.
Recycling Guide (Spanish)
Guide for residents on what to recycle at home and how.
Recycling Zone Brochure
Guide for residents on what is accepted at the Recycling Zone and what to expect when dropping off items.
Other handouts available upon request:
- Reduce and reuse guide
- Food scraps drop-off program
- Sharps disposal
- Vape disposal
Recycling at events
Help make your next event low-waste with free event resources.