Choose to reuse in Bloomington
Help reduce the volume of waste thrown away
Every year, 32 million pounds of usable items are thrown away in Hennepin County. Residents can
Choose to Reuse by supporting businesses and organizations in our community that provide
opportunities to rent, repair, resell, consign, trade, sell bulk and exchange used
goods. Save money, help reduce waste and support the local economy by thinking about reuse
when shopping.
Choose to Reuse in October and November
Helping the environment has never been so much fun! In an effort to encourage more reuse,
Hennepin County will host another in its annual series of Choose To Reuse programs.
This year's program
includes:
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Choose to Reuse Today coupons - These coupons can be redeemed for discounts from October 1 -
Nov. 30, at retailers that offer opportunities to rent, repair, resell, consign, trade
and exchange used goods. Pick up a "Choose to Reuse" coupon book at City Hall, County
Service Centers and Libraries and all Three Rivers Park District locations, or download
a copy at www.hennepin.us/choosetoreuse.
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"Save Cash, Save the Planet! Get Great Stuff" Choose To Reuse Month Coupon
Books - The county has partnered with 80 local retail partners with 124
locations including Brides of France, Cash N Pawn, Dave's Sport Shop, Down in the
Valley, Ketter Canoeing, Lanes True Value, Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Northwestern
Costume, Plato's Closet, PPL Shop, Second Debut, Silver Angel Thrift Store and the
Reuse Center. Customers may pick up a "Choose To Reuse" coupon book at participating
locations, Hennepin County Services Centers and Libraries, and all Three Rivers Park
District locations, or download a copy from the Hennepin County Web site.
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Scrap Art – The County is hosting a “trash to
treasure” art activity for children at five Hennepin County Libraries, showing
elementary school-age children how to apply their imagination and creativity in reusing
scrap material that would otherwise be thrown away. Visit the Hennepin County Web
site for locations and times.
For more information on Choose To Reuse Month activities, visit Hennepin County
Environmental Services Web site at www.hennepin.us  , keywords: Choose To Reuse Month or call 612-348-3777.
Tips to make the most of shopping used
Keep a list of the items you are looking for – as you would a grocery list, adding items
as you think of them. Need a skirt to match a blouse you just bought? Broke a serving
plate while doing the dishes? Looking for a CD or video? Add these items to your shopping
list.
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Know the retail price of items you are looking for to appreciate how much
money you will save by shopping used first.
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Shop thrift and used goods stores when you have time to browse. Take
your time looking, if you are in a rush you can easily overlook the “find” of
the day!
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Don’t forget about renting, refilling or repairing items.
Renting is a great choice if you only need to use something once in a while, like tools or
costumes. Refilling options are available for bulk foods and cleaners. Check out a
repair shop before tossing out an item and buying new.
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Shop frequently and visit a variety of stores. Inventory is
constantly changing, and each store is unique. Make a day out of reuse shopping. Many reuse
retailers are located near one another.
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Check all items carefully and know the store’s return policy.
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Get to know store staff, ask about specials and sign up for the
shop’s mailing list to receive sale notices.
For more information contact:
Hennepin County Environmental Services
PH: 612-348-3777
FAX: 612-348-8532
E-mail: DESMail@co.hennepin.mn.us
Drop-Off Facilities for Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling
Maintenance Division
1700 W. 98th Street
PH: 952-563-8750
FAX: 952-563-4770
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