WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP News&Views 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. RAMSEY COUNTY YARD WaterSense irigation spray sprinkler bodies: 5150 for an lerigation System Audit by a WaterSense certified professional, $200 for WaterSense toilets; and $200 for WaterSense irrigation controllers. Visit www.whitebeartownship.org/165/ water-efficiency-rebate-program for more information about the Water Eficiency Rebate Program. to the property tax levy sesalts in a property tax increase between $5.6 and $12.33 per month for homes valued at $200,000 and S400,000 in packaging. Learn what to do with common packaging materials below. Think reuse first - Can the packaging be reusedin seme way before being disposed of or recycled? For example, reuse packaging at the end of the season to protect & store holidaydécor. Find drop-off locations near you. Packing peanuts - Some local pestal service providers may accept packing peanuts. Contacta specificiocation for more information. You can also Ist packing peanuts for free or for sale on BoxGiver. Packing peanuts can be put in the trash. Do not put them in curbside recycling. Do not dissolve starch- based peanuts & pour them down the drain. Styrofoam - Styrsfoam is a brand name for a type of polystyrene. All polystyrene products should be put in the trash. Do not put them in curbside recycling. Other examples of polystyrene include plastic containers with a number "6" on them, plastic utensils, & most molded plastic packaging (like the kindused to package toysl. WASTE SITES - Just a reminder that from December to March Ramsey County yard waste sites are only open en weekends, Saturday 9am, - Sp.m. & Sunday from 11 am.-Spm. respectively. Residents albe recommended to the Town Board a 2022-aperating budget for the Township of $5,198, 146, whichis a6.99% increase over the 2021-operating budget. The main reason for the levy and budget increases are road and park improvements and current and future equipment SPECIAL TOWNBUDGET MEETING replacements. for more information, visit the Town's website at www.whitebeartownship.orgor Cardboard - Break down cardboard boxes before THE TOWNSHIP'S WATER plaingin curbside recycing. No need to remove labels or tape. Have a lotof candboand boxes? You can also list useable boxes ononline marketplaces, like BoxGiver. EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM HAS NEW LIFE - The Metropolitan Council has awarded White Bear BUDGET REVIEW - Residents in attendance of White Bear Township's Special Town Budget Meeting on December 7thapproved a final 2022 property tax levy of 54,904,391.00. The levyis a 15.45% increase over the 2021 tax levy. The typical home in the Township saw market values increase about 1.9% which when added Township an additional S8,000 in funds allowing call finance officer Tom Kelly at (651) 47-2760. Plastic shipping envelepes, bubble wrap and air pillows - Along with plastik bags, these items are considered "plastic fim" & can be taken to a drop-efflocation for recycling. Make sure plastik film is clean & dry. Remove labels & deflate air pillows. Do not put plastic film in curbside recycling. more water customers the opportunity to obtain a rebate before the programexpires on June 30, 2022. Residents can daim 100% of the costofthe To HERE IS WHAT TO DO WITH PACKAGING DURING THE HOLIDAYS item leacluding sales tanl, up to a maximum of $125 for Energy Star certified washers; $150 for With the expected increase in online purchasing this time of year comes an increase tind us on fFacebook Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP News&Views 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. RAMSEY COUNTY YARD WaterSense irigation spray sprinkler bodies: 5150 for an lerigation System Audit by a WaterSense certified professional, $200 for WaterSense toilets; and $200 for WaterSense irrigation controllers. Visit www.whitebeartownship.org/165/ water-efficiency-rebate-program for more information about the Water Eficiency Rebate Program. to the property tax levy sesalts in a property tax increase between $5.6 and $12.33 per month for homes valued at $200,000 and S400,000 in packaging. Learn what to do with common packaging materials below. Think reuse first - Can the packaging be reusedin seme way before being disposed of or recycled? For example, reuse packaging at the end of the season to protect & store holidaydécor. Find drop-off locations near you. Packing peanuts - Some local pestal service providers may accept packing peanuts. Contacta specificiocation for more information. You can also Ist packing peanuts for free or for sale on BoxGiver. Packing peanuts can be put in the trash. Do not put them in curbside recycling. Do not dissolve starch- based peanuts & pour them down the drain. Styrofoam - Styrsfoam is a brand name for a type of polystyrene. All polystyrene products should be put in the trash. Do not put them in curbside recycling. Other examples of polystyrene include plastic containers with a number "6" on them, plastic utensils, & most molded plastic packaging (like the kindused to package toysl. WASTE SITES - Just a reminder that from December to March Ramsey County yard waste sites are only open en weekends, Saturday 9am, - Sp.m. & Sunday from 11 am.-Spm. respectively. Residents albe recommended to the Town Board a 2022-aperating budget for the Township of $5,198, 146, whichis a6.99% increase over the 2021-operating budget. The main reason for the levy and budget increases are road and park improvements and current and future equipment SPECIAL TOWNBUDGET MEETING replacements. for more information, visit the Town's website at www.whitebeartownship.orgor Cardboard - Break down cardboard boxes before THE TOWNSHIP'S WATER plaingin curbside recycing. No need to remove labels or tape. Have a lotof candboand boxes? You can also list useable boxes ononline marketplaces, like BoxGiver. EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM HAS NEW LIFE - The Metropolitan Council has awarded White Bear BUDGET REVIEW - Residents in attendance of White Bear Township's Special Town Budget Meeting on December 7thapproved a final 2022 property tax levy of 54,904,391.00. The levyis a 15.45% increase over the 2021 tax levy. The typical home in the Township saw market values increase about 1.9% which when added Township an additional S8,000 in funds allowing call finance officer Tom Kelly at (651) 47-2760. Plastic shipping envelepes, bubble wrap and air pillows - Along with plastik bags, these items are considered "plastic fim" & can be taken to a drop-efflocation for recycling. Make sure plastik film is clean & dry. Remove labels & deflate air pillows. Do not put plastic film in curbside recycling. more water customers the opportunity to obtain a rebate before the programexpires on June 30, 2022. Residents can daim 100% of the costofthe To HERE IS WHAT TO DO WITH PACKAGING DURING THE HOLIDAYS item leacluding sales tanl, up to a maximum of $125 for Energy Star certified washers; $150 for With the expected increase in online purchasing this time of year comes an increase tind us on fFacebook Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110