...are making rag rugs from old jeans. They also make mittens from old sweaters. Brita Sailer, Cass recycling and waste reduction coordinator, said this is the result of the county's effort to reduce the amount of materials going to the landfill...

...paint it otherwise would have cost $745 to dispose of through hazardous waste programs. Brita Sailer, recycling and waste reduction coordinator, said schools and theatrical production groups were among the heaviest users of this exchange program...

...schools worked with Cass County to develop the programs over the past two years. Brita Sailer, Cass recycling and waste reduction coordinator, can be contacted through the environmental services office to schedule a time to use these kits by...

...Counties. This MATEX program is connected with Minnesota Materials Exchange Alliance. Brita Sailer, Cass recycling and waste reduction coordinator, said pallets, bricks, computers, plastic bags and furniture are among the products exchanged so...