Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the farm located, that picks up the food/beverage barrels? Bartholds Farms, near Anoka, Minn.
- Who is the Food Waste Recycling Coordinator? Jennifer Carpenter
- Who is participating in this program? Saint Paul Public Elementary Schools
- Who is funding this project? Ramsey/Washington Counties
- What is the difference between the colors of barrels? Blue barrels are for the pigs (all the food and beverage waste); Gray barrels for the trash (napkins, ketchup/mustard packets, corn dog/popsicle sticks, etc.)
- When will the farmer come and pick up the food for the pigs? In the morning, every other day.
- How can I volunteer at my school during breakfast and lunch? Please contact your principal or the Food Waste Recycling Coordinator
- Are middle schools and high-schools participating? No
- How much money is the district saving by recycling the food/beverage waste? Approximately $40,000; once all of the schools are up and running.
- Where will that money go? Back into a general district fund
- Are there other ways to reduce/reuse/recycle during meal times? Please check out these following websites for more information on recycling.
http://www.moea.state.mn.us/campaign/school/index.html#lunch
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/lunch.htm
- Please feel free to e-mail the Food Waste Recycling Coordinator with any input you may have
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