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environ​@co.dakota.mn.us

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952-891-7043​
environ@co.dakota.mn.us

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Recycling Ambassador Program

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Become a Recycling Ambassador to learn all things reduce, reuse and recycle and educate your community.​ You'll build skills needed to inspire other to reduce waste in Dakota County​. Participants hear presentations from​ experts on waste reduction, recycling, composting and solid waste and go on field trips to relevant sites.

To be notified of upcoming Recycling Ambassador classes, sign up for the Environmental Resou​rces E-Newsletter for Residents.​

Upcoming classes​

Registration is closed for spring classes.

Fall 2025 ​dates are to be determined. ​

​Contact Ra​chel Kenn​edy at 952-891-7043. 

​Participant responsibilities

Participants agree to attend all classes. Although field trips are optional, attending is highly encouraged.

After completing the course, graduates agree to volunteer 30 hours of public outreach. Giving back is what makes the Recycling Ambassador program special. Participants put their skills to work by helping others learn to reduce their waste and create a better environment.

Along with your Recycling Ambassador peers, Dakota County staff is available to help you be successful in your outreach. Resources such as brochures and educational displays are available.

Recycling Ambassadors will be notified of many opportunities to complete their volunteer hours.

Get help from a Recycling Ambassador

If you have a project or event that could use Recycling Ambassador volunteers, contact Ra​chel Kennedy at 952-891-7043. 

Example volunteer opportunities include st​affing informational booths at events, monitoring waste stations at festivals and giving presentations.​

Last updated: 7/9/2025 4:01 PM

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  • 2023 Recycling Ambassador Annual Report
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