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Environmental Services
600 East 4th Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 361-1800
environment@co.carver.mn.us

Environmental Center
116 Peavey Circle
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 361-1835

Environmental Academy

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Curious about invasive species? Ever wonder what happens at the Environmental Center? Want to know the best way to dispose of something? Attend the Environmental Academy, an opportunity for residents to learn more about the environment around them.

The City of Chanhassen Environmental Commission hosted three successful events in 2022 and 2023 and now Carver County Environmental Services will help build on that success to host an additional three nights of events. The Environmental Academy programs educate participants on topics such as waste reduction, recycling, composting, and other environmentally relevant themes. The course will include presentations by industry professionals as well as tours at various facilities in our area.

The objective of these workshops is to create opportunities for residents to learn about specifics when it comes to recycling, composting, and reducing waste so they’ll be able to refine and apply their knowledge at home, work, and in the community while empowering them to educate others in the process. Registration is required.

Register to attend an event here

Upcoming Events

Green Initiatives During Construction

Thursday, August 22
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Chanhassen City Hall
7700 Market Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Learn more about the steps that are being taken to minimize environmental impacts during construction and the green initiatives that were implemented during the planning process for the new Chanhassen City Hall.

Waste: Reduction, Reuse, and Repair

Thursday, September 12
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Chanhassen Library - Wilder Room
7711 Kerber Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Learn about the best ways to reduce our impact by being more proactive about how we think about waste. The event includes presentations about Reuse Minnesota, Fix-it clinics, deconstruction efforts in Carver County, and more.

Organics Recycling

Monday, September 30
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organics Recycling Facility
1905 Mystic Lake Dr S
Shakopee, MN 55379

Listen to professionals discuss the growing role organic recycling has in reducing waste and protecting the environment. The event includes a Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organic Recycling Facility tour.

Does My Recycling Get Recycled?

Thursday, October 10
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Chanhassen Library - Wilder Room
7711 Kerber Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Skepticism surrounding recycling has grown in recent years. This event will focus on what actually happens to recyclables in the Twin Cities Metro and what you should or should not put in your curbside bin.