Environmental Literature Order Form

Factsheets, brochures and incentive items covering a wide variety of environmental topics are available to community groups, municipalities and schools in Hennepin County at no charge.

To order literature:

Browse the publications available by selecting a category or scrolling through the titles.
Enter the quantity for each publication you would like to order in the quantity box.
Fill our the Order Form and push submit.
Please plan ahead. Your order will be postmarked within five business days, and it will take another two to three days for the post office to deliver your order.
If you need your literature sooner, pick up at the 701 Building (701 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis) is an option. Select the pick-up option on the order form. Pick-up orders will be ready within 2 to 3 business days. Environmental Services Staff will contact you when your order is ready for pick up.
If you have any questions, contact Environmental Services at 612-348-3777.

Available Factsheets, Brochures and Incentive Items

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Incentive Items

Includes: magnets, pencils, window clings

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A to Z How-To-Get-Rid-Of-It Guide Magnet

Actual size of a business card

Magnet promoting the A to Z How-to-Get-Rid-of-It Guide, which is a searchable guide of disposal options for household waste. Great giveaway for events, classes, workshops and conferences.

Downloadable version: Not available

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Environmental Services Pencils

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Pencils contain 95 percent recycled newspaper. They come as a variety of blue, green, red and yellow and have the Environmental Services phone number and website. Great for events, classes and workshops.

Downloadable version: Not available

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Reusable Bag Window Clings

3x2.5

Put the window cling on your car window or door of your house to remind you to bring your reusable bags with you when you go shopping. Window clings are double sided.

Also available in Hmong and Spanish in the Other Languages category.

Downloadable version: Not available

How many do you want? (Limit 200)

Temporarily out of stock. Materials will be delivered in early to mid-May.

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Drop-off Facilities

Includes: Drop-off Facility brochure, Get a $5 Gift Certificate for Recycling a Mercury-Containing Item flyer

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Drop-off Facility brochure

8.5x5.5 tri-fold brochure

Information about the Hennepin County drop-off facilities, including what is accepted, locations, hours and facility use guidelines.

Downloadable version: Drop-off Facility brochure

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Business

Includes: Waste Reduction, Recycling and Energy Resources for Businesses, Mattress Recycling brochure

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Waste Reduction, Recycling and Energy Conservation Resources for Businesses

11x17 folded to 8.5x11

Information for businesses on improving environmental stewardship by reducing waste, recycling and conserving energy. Includes information about many resources available to help businesses.

Downloadable version: Waste Reduction, Recycling and Energy Conservation Resources for Businesses

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Mattress Recycling brochure

9.5x15.5 tri-folded brochure

Includes information about the mattress recycling program available from PPL Industries and how businesses can work with PPL to start recycling mattresses.

Downloadable version: Mattress Recycling brochure

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Household Hazardous Waste

Includes: HHW Guide, factsheets on reducing toxicity and properly disposing of household hazardous waste

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How to Recycle Your Household Batteries

Brochure, 8.5x11 folded to 8.5x5.5

Recycling batteries helps protect our air, land and water. Hennepin County takes all types of batteries for recycling in battery drop-off containers located throughout the county and at drop-off facilities. This brochure outlines the three easy step to recycling batteries and includes information about battery recycling locations.

Downloadable version: How to Recycle Your Household Batteries

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Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Buy Them, Use Them, Recycle Them!

Brochure, 8.5x11 folded to 8.5x5.5

Information on the environmental benefits of using fluorescent light bulbs, how and where to dispose of them, frequently asked questions and web resources.

Downloadable version: Fluorescent Light Bulb factsheet

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Household Hazardous Waste and Problem Materials Guide

8.5x11

A list of household hazardous waste, including household and lawn chemicals, automotive products, electronics and appliances. Includes proper disposal and drop-off facility information.

Also available in Spanish.

Downloadable version: Household Hazardous Waste and Problem Materials Guide

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How to Identify Hazardous Products - Read the Label

8.5x11

This factsheet has information on reading labels, identifying signal words, avoiding exposure to dangerous chemicals and tips on properly storing chemicals in your home.

Also available in Spanish and Somali in the Other Languages category.

Downloadable version: How to Identify Hazardous Products - Read the Label

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Media Recycling

8.5x5.5

You can now recycle your audio, computer and video media at the Hennepin County drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park. Materials accepted include computer disks, DVDs, CDs, Blu-ray discs, video cassettes, audio cassettes, game cartridges, Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, flash drives, plastic cases and jewel cases, ink jet and laser toner cartridges and vinyl records.

Downloadable version: Media Recycling flyer

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Mercury and Mercury-Containing Products

Brochure, 8.5x11 folded to 8.5x5.5

Information about common household products that contain mercury and how to dispose of them properly. Also includes information about mercury in the environment and possible health effects to humans and wildlife. A list of web resources is included.

Downloadable version: Mercury and Mercury-Containing Products

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Mercury Skin Creams brochure

8.5x5.5 tri-fold brochure

Some skin lightening products (also called skin bleaching, brightening and fade products) have poisonous mercury in them. This brochure explains the health dangers of mercury and how to safely dispose of them.

Information is provided in eight languages.

Downloadable version: Mercury Skin Creams brochure

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Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes

8.5x5.5

Several recipes for non-toxic cleaners, including all-purpose cleaner, floor cleaner, wood floors, furniture polish and carped spot remover.

Downloadable version: Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes

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Medicine Disposal Program factsheet

8.5x11

Medicine drop boxes are available at six Hennepin County facilities. This factsheet includes information about materials accepted, guidelines, locations and hours.

Downloadable version: Medicine Disposal Program factsheet

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Medicine Disposal Program poster

11x17

Medicine drop boxes available at six Hennepin County facilities. This poster includes information about materials accepted, guidelines, locations and hours.

Downloadable version: Medicine Disposal Program poster

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Safe Disposal of Needles and Syringes

8.5x11

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency factsheet gives instructions for disposing of needles and syringes.

We prefer you order initial quantities of MPCA factsheets from the MPCA Resource Centerby e-mailing resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us or by calling 651-757-2120 in the Twin Cities or 800-877-6300 in Greater Minnesota.

Downloadable version: Safe Disposal of Needles and Syringes

If you need additional copies after ordering from the MPCA, enter the quantity here:

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Ways to Reduce Harmful Chemicals in Your Home

8.5x11

Simple steps you can take to reduce toxic chemicals in your home.

Downloadable version: Ways to Reduce Hazardous Chemicals in Your Home

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Kids & Educators

Includes: Hennepin County's Environmental Education Resources brochure, coloring books

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Hennepin County Environmental Education Resources

16.5x8.5 folded to 5.5x8.5

Includes information on the variety of free resources that are available from Hennepin County for environmental educators. Resources available include learning trunks, toolkits, newsletters, speakers and event resources, tours of environmental sites and volunteer opportunities.

Downloadable version: Hennepin County Environmental Education Resources

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Coloring Book - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Folded to 8.5x11, 6 pages

This coloring and activity book helps kids learn about reducing, reusing, recycling and properly disposing of household hazardous waste. Includes coloring pages, maze and matching game.

Also available in Spanish in the Other Languages category.

Downloadable version: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Coloring Book

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Temporarily out of stock. Materials will be delivered in early to mid-May.

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Other Languages

Includes: Factsheets and inventive items in Spanish, Somali and Hmong

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Hmong: Window Cling

3x2.5

Put the window cling on your car window or door of your house to remind you to bring your reusable bags with you when you go shopping. Window clings are double sided.

Also available in English and Spanish.

Downloadable version: Not available

How many do you want? (Limit 200)

Spanish: Coloring Book - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Folded to 8.5x11, 6 pages

This coloring and activity book helps kids learn about reducing, reusing, recycling and properly disposing of household hazardous waste. Includes coloring pages, maze and matching game.

Also available in English in the Kids & Educators category.

Downloadable version: Reduce, Reuse, Recycling Coloring Book - Spanish

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Spanish: Household Hazardous Waste and Problem Materials Guide

8.5x11

A list of household hazardous waste, including household and lawn chemicals, automotive products, electronics and appliances. Includes proper disposal and drop-off facility information.

Also available in English in the Household Hazardous Waste category.

Downloadable version: Household Hazardous Waste and Problem Materials Guide - Spanish

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Spanish: How to Identify Hazardous Products - Read the Label

8.5x11

This factsheet has information on reading labels, identifying signal words, avoiding exposure to dangerous chemicals and tips on properly storing chemicals in your home.

Also available in English and Somali.

Downloadable version: Read the Label - Spanish

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Spanish: Hold the Mail - How to Reduce Junk Mail

Spanish: How to Reduce Junk Mail brochure

8.5x11

Provides a comprehensive list of ways to remove your name from or opt out of unwanted mailing lists. Also has tips for keeping your name off lists.

Also available in English in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle category.

Downloadable version: Hold the Mail - How to Reduce Junk Mail

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Spanish: Recycling Guide

8.5x5.5

A guide to what can be recycled in curbside recycling programs.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Downloadable version: Recycling Guide

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Spanish: Window cling

3x2.5

Put the window cling on your car window or door of your house to remind you to bring your reusable bags with you when you go shopping. Window clings are double sided.

Also available in English and Hmong.

Downloadable version: Not available

How many do you want?

Somali: How to Identify Hazardous Products - Read the Label

Somali: How to Identify Hazardous Products brochure

8.5x11

This factsheet has information on reading labels, identifying signal words, avoiding exposure to dangerous chemicals and tips on properly storing chemicals in your home.

Also available in English and Spanish.

Downloadable version: Read the Label - Somali

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Includes: Recycling Guide, waste reduction factsheets

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Greening Your Celebrations

11x17 folded to 8.5x11 folded to 8.5x5.5

Tips and ideas on holding greener celebrations and giving environmentally friendly gifts.

Downloadable version: Greening Your Celebrations

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Hold the Mail - How to Reduce Junk Mail

11x17 folded to 8.5x11 folded to 8.5x5.5

Provides a comprehensive list of ways to remove your name from or opt out of unwanted mailing lists. Also has tips for keeping your name off lists.

Also available in Spanish in the Other Languages category.

Downloadable version: Hold the Mail

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Important Waste and Recycling Information for Your Move

8.5x11

This factsheet provides information on environmental issues that come up while moving, such as how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste, where to donate unwanted household items, what environmentally friendly packing material is available, and how to select a recycling and garbage hauler.

Downloadable version: Important Waste and Recycling Information for Your Move

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Recycling Guide

8.5x11

A guide to what can be recycled in curbside recycling programs.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Downloadable version: Recycling Guide

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Too Much Packaging is a Waste

8.5x5.5

Provides simple ideas for reducing packaging waste and how to buy less trash when you shop.

Downloadable version: Too Much Packaging is a Waste

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Yard, Garden & Natural Resources

Includes: Factsheets on composting, yard waste. earth-friendly lawn care and protecting natural resources

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10 Things You Can Do to Improve Minnesota's Lakes, Rivers and Streams

8.5X3.5 tri-fold brochure

Ten steps you can take in your yard and around your home to improve the water quality in Minnesota's lakes, rivers and streams.

Downloadable version: 10 Things You Can do to Improve Water Quality

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Compost card

8.5x5.5 cardstock

Provides information about the benefits of composting, how to set up backyard composting, what materials to add to your compost pile and tips for maintaining the pile.

Downloadable version: Compost card

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Diagnosing Common Composting Problems

8.5x11

This factsheet from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has information on starting and maintaining a compost bin in at home.

We prefer you order initial quantities of MPCA factsheets from the MPCA Resource Center by e-mailing resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us or by calling 651-757-2120 in the Twin Cities or 800-877-6300 in Greater Minnesota.

Downloadable version: Diagnosing Common Composting Problems

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Earth Friendly Home Landscaping Guide

8.5x4, Spiral bound, 44-page booklet

A guide with information on earth friendly home landscaping practicing, including sections on landscape design, plant selection, rain gardens, composting, mulching, watering and rain barrels.

Downloadable version: Earth Friendly Home Landscaping Guide

How many do you want? Temporarily not available.

Hennepin County Landowner Guide

8.5x4, spiral bound, 52-page booklet

The guide is intended to help landowners care for their land and the natural resources on their property. Includes sections on protecting natural areas, managing prairies and forests and woodlands, protecting water resources, managing pastures and livestock, controlling undesirable plants, and maintaining wells and septic systems.

Downloadable version: Hennepin County Landowner Guide

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How to Compost Your Organic Waste

8.5x11

This factsheet from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has information on starting and maintaining a compost bin in at home.

We prefer you order initial quantities of MPCA factsheets from the MPCA Resource Center by e-mailing resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us or by calling 651-757-2120 in the Twin Cities or 800-877-6300 in Greater Minnesota.

Downloadable version: How to Compost Your Organic Waste

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How to Grow a Healthy, No-waste Lawn and Garden

11x17 folded to 8.5x11 4 pages

This factsheet from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has information about sustainable landscaping practices.

We prefer you order initial quantities of MPCA factsheets from the MPCA Resource Center by e-mailing resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us or by calling 651-757-2120 in the Twin Cities or 800-877-6300 in Greater Minnesota.

Downloadable version: How to Grow a Healthy, No-waste Lawn and Garden

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Managing Yard Waste

tri-fold brochure

A guide with information on yard waste drop-off sites in the Twin Cities, including contact information and materials accepted.

Downloadable version: Managing Yard Waste

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Reduce the Need for Pesticides and Herbicides

8.5x11

This factsheet from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers tips for reducing the amount of pesticides and herbicides you use in your lawn and around your home.

We prefer you order initial quantities of MPCA factsheets from the MPCA Resource Center by e-mailing resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us or by calling 651-757-2120 in the Twin Cities or 800-877-6300 in Greater Minnesota.

Downloadable version: Reduce the Need for Pesticides and Herbicides

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Order Form

To order literature:

Browse the list of titles available. Enter the quantity for each publication you would like to order in the quantity box.
Completely fill out the order form below and push submit. We will contact you if we have any questions.
Your order will be postmarked to you within five business days. If you need materials sooner, select the pick-up option.

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization Name *

Phone Number *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

Zip *

How will you be using our literature? *

Would you prefer to pick up your materials?

Yes

Order will be available for pick-up within 2 to 3 business days. Environmental Services staff will call you when your order is ready for pick up. (This choice is highly recommended if you need to meet a deadline.)