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NMTV Video to DVD Transfer Service In this time when so many people are separated from families, memories are more important than ever. North Metro TV in Blaine is here to help preserve those memories and convert them to a format you can more easily watch, share, and enjoy. North Metro TV converts video tapes, film reels, photos, slides, and just about everything else to DVD and digital. The service costs $10 per hour of footage from tapes, $20 per hour of footage from film, and $10 for every 25 photographs or slides. Individuals can even learn how to transfer your own video tapes to DVD for free at the North Metro TV station. More information is available at northmetrotv.com/transfer. Those interested can also contact Eric Houston at 763-231-2803 or Eric@NorthMetroTV.com.
Blaine Recycling Saturdays 10am — 2pm
3rd Saturday of Each Month Drop-Off Location Green Lights Recycling Enter at 1525 - 99th Lane NE The City of Blaine sponsors a recycling drop-off day the third Saturday of each month. Participants do not need to be a Blaine resident to bring items to the drop-off day. Please note, no garbage will be accepted. As a part of their COVID-19 safety plan Green Lights Recycling is asking all people to remain in their vehicles during the drop-off event and to please wear a mask. The recycling drop-off day is funded by Anoka County and Minnesota SCORE funds (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment). Green Lights Recycling 763-785-0456|GLRNow.com Cash or Check Only Mattresses, box springs, carpet, appliances, florescent lamps, electronics, rechargeable batteries, and tires are some of the items collected. Free items include scrap metal and vehicle batteries. See complete list of fees at BlaineMN.gov/ RecyclingSaturdays
Summer Pet Reminders Dogs Must be Leashed When Out for a Walk Please remember that all dogs must be on a leash and under control while off their owner’s property. If you wish to have dogs run and play off leash, the city has an off leash dog park available at Aquatore Park. For more information on using the off leash dog park, visit BlaineMN.gov/DogPark
Residents Will Need More than a Leash to Walk a Dog Under city ordinance, pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs when taking them for a walk. Dog owners must carry a plastic bag or some other means of picking up after their dog whenever they are off their own property. Dog waste, like other animal waste, contains bacteria that can end up in ponds, creeks, and rivers when washed away with the rain. In fact, Coon Creek and the Mississippi River are exceeding state bacteria standards. While largescale practices like retention ponds help keep bacteria out of local waters, your help at home is also needed and helps keep mitigation costs down by reducing pollution in the first place. This ordinance was enacted in response to multiple complaints regarding the amount of animal waste accumulating within the park system and along walkways. Please be a courteous pet owner and clean up after your pet.
Randy’s Environmental Services 763-972-3335 RandysEnvironmental Services. com Randy’s offers free paper shredding. Please note, there may be long wait times for shredding.
Bike Collection for Bikes4KidsMN.org Drop off any size bicycle. Bikes will be refurbished or have their parts used in refurbishing other bikes. Bikes are then donated to people in need. There is no charge to drop off a bike. Bikes for Kids is part of the Robert & Wilma Burbach Bike Foundation. Walters Recycling & Refuse 763-780-8464 WaltersRecycling.com/Blaine Contact Walters to report missed garbage, recycling, or yard waste pickup. City Recycling Information 763-785-6192 BlaineMN.gov/Recycle
