How Ramsey and Washington counties manage waste differently with Commissioner Karla Bigham
Trash Talk with TristaShow Notes
On the first episode of Trash Talk with Trista, Trista sits down with Commissioner Karla Bigham to discuss how Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy was created, what the organization has accomplished over the past 10 years and why the way we manage trash locally matters more than most people realize.
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