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Batteries (includes mostly rechargeable ones) containing lead acid, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, nickel- cadmium or other rechargeable batteries (vehicle and cell phone batteries) Motor oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, motor oil filters, or motor vehicle antifreeze Mercury and mercury- containing devices such as thermostats, thermometers, electric switches, appliances, gauges, medical or scientific instruments, or electric relay or other electrical devices from which the mercury has not been removed for reuse or recycling Non -MSW Management "Non -MSW" is a term encompassing solid waste materials that are not managed as municipal solid waste. Non -MSW includes materials determined by the State to be problem materials (e.g., treated wood) and certain items specifically excluded from the statutory definition of MSW or otherwise managed as separate waste streams (e.g., agricultural waste, ash, construction debris, demolition debris, industrial waste, sludges, street sweepings). Management of non -MSW occurs primarily through private sector services. Some materials are collected by haulers specializing in transporting particular waste materials, while some others may be collected by MSW haulers or delivered by the generator directly to a collection, transfer, or management facility. Ramsey County participated in the development of several studies on non -MSW, including: Construction, Demolition, & Industrial (CD &I) Waste, 2006. This report was prepared by SWMCB, MPCA, and AMC's Solid Waste Administrators Association and focuses on what can be recovered for recycling or other productive use. Phase II of CD &I, 2008. This study focuses on wallboard, shingles, biomass fuel from construction and demolition debris, and mixed glass. In addition, Ramsey County worked with many other entities on a successful effort encouraging the Minnesota Department of Transportation to adopt a permissive specification for the use of tear -off shingle scrap in hot mix asphalt. Ordinances Local ordinances pertaining to garbage, recycling, and other solid waste issues are found in numerous city and County codes and ordinances. A listing of local ordinances relevant to this Plan can be found in Appendix II. Communication Ramsey County has always placed a high value on connecting to the community in a variety of ways. The primary goals of our communication methods are to first raise awareness and subsequently influence behavior change to reduce waste, increase recycling and properly dispose of municipal solid waste. A variety of approaches are utilized to reach multiple audiences and engage community partners. Based on surveys and other community feedback, people want to receive information in a variety of ways, including: 633.EASY Recycling and Disposal Hotline — for people who do not have a computer or prefer to speak to a person. Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, provides clear and accurate information, interpreters available. A to Z Disposal Guide — for people who have access to and prefer a computer. Ramsey County Solid Waste Master Plan 2011 -2030 Page 147 Approved by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on 3120112