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Staff outlines county recycling grant results, proposes 2026 projects and eco fair programming

Oakdale's Environmental Managed Commission · February 11, 2026
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Oakdale staff reported on 2025 recycling-grant activities and proposed priorities for the 2026 Washington County grant (up to four projects): education/outreach, expanding recycling access in existing parks, and reuse-focused eco fair elements such as a clothing swap. Staff said the city usually receives about $50,000 and typically allocates roughly 25% for capital or promotion.

City staff provided the EMC with an update on the Washington County recycling grant and possible projects to include in Oakdale's 2026 application.

Hannah Dunn said 2025 activities included social-media communications, a food-scraps pickup presence at the eco fair, a pumpkin-recycling drop-off, new dual-stream bins installed at two recently opened parks (Willowbrook Fields…

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