Trash Talk with Trista

Did you know that Germany is considered one of the world’s leaders in waste reduction and recycling? On this episode of Trash Talk with Trista, Trista sits down with R&E’s German interns, Sophia Fiswick and Lasse Radke, to discuss how Germany approaches waste management, the cultural differences surrounding recycling and what the U.S. can learn from waste systems around the world. 
Hosted by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy’s Executive Director, Trista Martinson, Trash Talk with Trista is a podcast dedicated to waste management – from the tipping floor to the future of responsible waste policy. Available anywhere you find podcasts. 
Learn more about Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy. 
Website: https://recyclingandenergy.org/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecyclingAndEnergy  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recyclingandenergy/  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/recyclingandenergy/ 

What if the future of waste management isn’t just about recycling more, it’s about rethinking everything we throw away? On this episode of Trash Talk with Trista, Trista sits down with Jennefer Klennert of HDR to explore the trends shaping the future of the waste industry, from smarter technology and safer facilities to reuse, waste-to-energy and the policies driving innovation. Together, they discuss why modern waste infrastructure matters, how communities can reduce what ends up in landfills and what it takes to build a more sustainable materials management system for the future.  
Hosted by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy’s Executive Director, Trista Martinson, Trash Talk with Trista is a podcast dedicated to waste management – from the tipping floor to the future of responsible waste policy. Available anywhere you find podcasts. 
Learn more about Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy. 
Website: https://recyclingandenergy.org/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecyclingAndEnergy  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recyclingandenergy/  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/recyclingandenergy/ 
Learn more about waste-to-energy: https://recyclingandenergy.org/about-waste-to-energy/ 

Did you know that a single waste-related bill at the Capitol can impact everything from worker safety to how communities manage trash for decades? On this episode of Trash Talk with Trista, Trista sits down with Minnesota State Representative Wayne Johnson to discuss the waste and recycling legislation introduced during the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, what it takes to move policy forward and why waste policy matters to every Minnesotan.  
Hosted by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy’s Executive Director, Trista Martinson, Trash Talk with Trista is a podcast dedicated to waste management – from the tipping floor to the future of responsible waste policy. Available anywhere you find podcasts.
Learn more about Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy. 
Website: https://recyclingandenergy.org/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecyclingAndEnergy  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recyclingandenergy/  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/recyclingandenergy/  

Did you know that Ramsey and Washington counties manage trash differently than most counties in Minnesota? On the very first episode of Trash Talk with Trista, Trista sits down with Karla Bigham, Washington County Commissioner and R&E Board member, to discuss how Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy was formed, what the organization has accomplished over the past 10 years and how the two counties work together to responsibly manage waste. From recycling and food scraps programs to energy recovery and long-term planning, the conversation explores how local decisions shape the future of trash and sustainability in our region.  
Hosted by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy’s Executive Director, Trista Martinson, Trash Talk with Trista is a podcast dedicated to waste management – from the tipping floor to the future of responsible waste policy. Available anywhere you find podcasts. 
Learn more about Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy. 
Website: https://recyclingandenergy.org/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecyclingAndEnergy  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recyclingandenergy/  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/recyclingandenergy/  
Learn more about the Food Scraps Pickup Program.  
Website: https://foodscrapspickup.com/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodscrapspickup/