Dakota County is offering graduation yard sign collection at no charge through Aug. 15 at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley during regular business hours.
Graduation signs are a common way to celebrate graduates and let people know where graduation parties are located. The rigid, corrugated plastic and metal stakes do not belong in home recycling carts. These materials can be made into new products, but only through special recycling.
Look for the labeled box in the Western Service Center lobby next to the vending machines. Corrugated plastic signs and the metal stakes are accepted. Stretchy plastic, cardboard or fabric signs are not accepted.
To learn more about recycling, visit the Recycling Guide.