Trash Talk with Trista

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy

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. 

Episodes

  1. Jul 28

    A global perspective on waste with R&E’s German interns, Sophia Fiswick and Lasse Radke

    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/

    A global perspective on waste with R&E’s German interns, Sophia Fiswick and Lasse Radke

  2. Jul 14

    What’s next for waste and recycling technology with HDR’s Jennefer Klennert

    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/

    What’s next for waste and recycling technology with HDR’s Jennefer Klennert

  3. Jun 30

    From the tipping floor to the legislative floor with Representative Wayne Johnson

    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/

    From the tipping floor to the legislative floor with Representative Wayne Johnson

  4. Jun 16

    How Ramsey and Washington counties manage waste differently with Commissioner Karla Bigham

    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/

    How Ramsey and Washington counties manage waste differently with Commissioner Karla Bigham
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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5 Ratings

About

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. 

Information

  • Creator
    Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Trash Talk with Trista