How You Can Help
OK Rosemount, time to get your green on. Below is a list of green habits that you can take up to help keep this community the great place to live that it is; click on the tabs to navigate the list. Embedded in the list are links to more information, technical assistance, or financial assistance. Whether you’re just starting down the path of sustainability or an expert, we think you’ll find something to help you along.
- Recycling, Composting, & Trash
- Yard & Garden
- Water Conservation
- Energy
- Transportation
- HOAs, Businesses, & Places of Worship
- Volunteer
- Report Environmental Issues
- Other Sources of Information
Recycling, Composting, and Trash
- Know what and how to recycle
- Recycle your food scraps
- Know how to dispose of hazardous wastes
- Learn how to get rid of large or unusual items
- Learn how to dispose of yard wastes
- Learn how to compost
Yard & Garden
- Install a native plant garden or a raingarden
- Get a grant or rebate for your garden
- Install a rain barrel
- Do not over fertilize
- Know how to mow
- Select drought tolerant lawn grass
- Plant trees
- Sweep up materials spilled on roads, sidewalks, and driveways
- Install a bee lawn
- Please note, bee lawns must comply with City Code, including weed ordinances.
- Limit your use of deicers in winter
Energy
- Get a home energy audit
- Explore rebates and grants with your natural gas and electrical provider
- Sign up to receive or install renewable energy, such as solar or wind power
- Explore federal income tax credits and incentives for energy efficiency
- Learn about energy efficient products and recommended upgrades through Energy Star
Transportation
Get Your Place of Worship, HOA, or Business Involved
- Get an irrigation audit for your HOA
- Get a low-cost energy and waste reduction assessment
- Install a raingarden or native plant garden or other stormwater improvement
- Volunteer for a project
- Take advantage of energy saving programs
- Take advantage of federal income tax credits and incentives for energy efficiency
- Apply for a zero interest Small Business Environmental Improvement Loan from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Hire Smart Salt Certified companies and individuals to remove snow and ice
Volunteer
Report Environmental Issues
- Report illegal dumping or spills
- Report a Public Works Concern online form
- 651-322-2022 Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- 911 for emergencies
- 952-322-2323 weekends and after business hours
- Report suspected air quality violations
- Report issues to Metropolitan Mosquito Control
- Nuisance mosquitos
- Nuisance biting gnats
- Request tire pick up
- Report dead birds
- Other issues related to mosquito control
Other Sources of Information
- News from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
- Watering Wisdom Webinars
- Conserve & Preserve Blog
- Information on 5G & Cell Towers
Do you think there is an item missing from our list? Would you like more information on how to tackle a particular environmental issue? Email the City or call 651-322-2075.
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