WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES
BEING ECO-FRIENDLY IN 2025
What is Illicit Discharge? Illicit discharge is any discharge into the public storm sewer system that is harmful to the health or welfare of people, the environment, wildlife or surface waters. Illicit discharges into public storm water systems are prohibited by federal and state law. The City of Chanhassen is committed to identifying and reducing illicit discharge into its storm sewer system in order to protect our abundant natural resources including lakes, streams and wetlands. Public surface waters are sources of food and provide such recreational opportunities as swimming, boating and fishing, all of which can be negatively affected by any pollutants in stormwater. Illicit discharges include such items as: » Sediment coming from construction sites or other unstabilized (bare) ground » Yard waste (grass clippings/leaves) deposited into a storm drain
» Oil, grease, antifreeze or paint that is dumped or flows into a storm drain, including wash water from cleaning with chemicals » Sewage from broken sewer lines or overflow from private septic systems » Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers Illicit discharges could be transitory (occurring once), intermittent (occurring a few minutes per day or a few days per year) or continuous (occurring almost daily) If you notice illegal or suspicious discharge into a storm sewer inlet or curb ditch — or if you notice any discharge that appears unnatural — you should report the problem in one of the following ways: » Call the City’s Engineering Division at 952.227.1160 » Call 911 if you suspect the issue requires immediate attention or is an illegal activity For more information, contact the City Water Resources Technician, Ryan Pinkalla, at rpinkalla@chanhassenmn.gov or at 952.227.1173.
TIPS FOR POST-HOLIDAY RECYCLING
Put in curbside bin or other drop-off sites. Cardboard, wrapping paper cores, plastics labeled 1, 2 or 5 that are baseball-sized or bigger, catalogs, mail envelopes (even the ones with the plastic-y ‘window’) and cartons (including soup, broth and juice cartons.)
Curbside Recycling Bin
Throw in the trash: Packing peanuts and styrofoam, bulky plastics, ribbons and bows, non-recyclable wrapping paper, paper plates, cups and napkins. (Napkins and paper towels can be thrown in with your organics recycling.) Accepted for free at Environmental Center: Christmas lights, Christmas trees (through the end of February), plastic bags, organics and scrap metal (such as old pots and pans that can’t be donated.)
Trash Bin
Carver County Environmental Center
New Organics Drop-off Location There is a new place to drop off your organics. Feed My Starving Children (18732 Lake Dr. E, Chanhassen) has an organics drop-off site open to Chanhassen residents. For more information, contact Environmental Resources Specialist Jamie Marsh at jmarsh@chanhassenmn.gov household items as lamps, vacuums and bikes. Find more information and event dates at: carvercountymn.gov/departments/public-services/environmental-services/reuse/fix-maintain » Bring uneaten, inedible food to organics drop-off sites. » Rent and borrow. Become a member of the Lending Library, borrow from neighbors and rent instead of buy. This will save you money and reduce stuff from ending up in the landfill. Help Reduce Waste in 2025 » Repair instead of replace. Fix-it Clinics are free events where volunteers can do small engine repairs and fix such common
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SPRING 2025 | CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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