Residents still cleaning up storm debris have until next Sunday to bring tree limbs to the city of Burnsville's compost site.
The compost site behind Dodge of Burnsville on Pleasant Avenue is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day until then. People who bring tree debris to the site should not leave bags behind, but dump them out instead.
Homeowners who need help with tree removal and disposal can find a list of private tree contractors licensed in the city at www.burnsville.org/forestry.
For more information on tree disposal, call the Burnsville Maintenance Facility at 952-895-4550.
EAGAN
Environmental efforts lead to 'GreenStep' certificationEfforts to conserve energy have earned Eagan recognition within the GreenStep Cities program.
The kudos for being one of four cities to reach the third step in the energy conservation program came during the League of Minnesota Cities conference in Duluth. Eagan was joined by Edina, Falcon Heights and St. Anthony as cities that had put in place at least 16 strategies focused on cost savings, energy reduction and innovation.
Among the things that Eagan has done: update ordinances to conserve drinking water, install LED bulbs in traffic signals, and increase access to locally grown food in a city park through Eagan Market Fest. Energy usage in city buildings has dropped, as have carbon dioxide emissions.
About 65 cities statewide participate in the GreenSteps program. For more information about the program, go to greenstep.pca.state.mn.us.
