Kalix Recycling Center Celebrates 25 Years of Service to the Minot Community
The Kalix Recycling Center opened in June 1994 to offer Minot and area residents an opportunity to have a positive impact on the environment by recycling various commodities. For the last 25 years, residents of northwest North Dakota have utilized the Kalix program to recycle more than 153,000,000 pounds of materials including cardboard, paper, newspaper,... Read More
Employee Spotlight June 2019
Congrats to June’s Employee Spotlight recipients, McKayla Thompson and Alyson Rupe! Although McKayla regularly works in DayHab, she was nominated for her work while subbing for several weeks in Employment Services. She assisted two people on community placements to develop some job skills, including using Souris Basin Transportation, clocking in, and starting to work independently.... Read More
Employee of the Year 2019
Congratulations to Mason Schmidt, Kalix Employee of the Year 2018-2019.
Employee Spotlight May 2019
Congrats to May’s Employee Spotlight recipients, Kayla Tuttle and Kelsey Patterson. Kayla organized a frequent Sunday Spa-Day as a social event where tenants bond over painting nails, using wave irons, and applying makeup. In addition to the positive social experience, participants are learning to look their best, which helps build confidence. Kelsey was chosen because... Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Minot
The City of Minot will be collecting hazardous waste and E-waste on May 17 and 18 at the Public Works Building. The collection will include: desktop and laptop computers, printers, televisions, media players, cell phones, tablets, old batteries, and other electronics, paint, stains, varnishes, solvents, oil, pesticides, herbicides, and car care products. More information and to learn how the collection process works, visit the City of Minot's Hazardous Waste Collection page.
Team Spotlight April 2019
ICF 1007 Staff and Supervisors Staff at 1007 were nominated for outstanding hospice care provided for eight days in February. Family, hospice personnel, and other Kalix staff all noticed the compassion and kindness that 1007 staff exhibited during that week as they adjusted schedules, assisted with medication administration, provided support, and ensured that family could... Read More
Kalix Recycling Center: NEW HOURS
Starting May 1st, the Kalix Recycling Center will no longer be open on Mondays. Our new hours will be Tuesday-Friday 11:00AM-5:30PM and Saturday 11:00AM-4:00PM.
Check out Recyclable Materials for the list of recyclables we accept.
Kalix Helping Local Businesses Recycle
Kalix was recently featured; alongside another local Minot business, by KMOT for our effort to bring easy, eco-conscious recycling solutions to the community and local business. To view the entire article and video, click here: https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/-Local-businesses-effort-to-recycle-in-Minot-508182111.html.
Employee Spotlight March 2019
Congrats to March’s Employee Spotlight recipient, Gail Ogden. Gail worked with staff to develop and implement communication supports that enable one gentleman to converse with people that he sees regularly. The system includes a book with phrases specific to his regular collection route for recycling, and allows him to independently make small talk and ask... Read More
Employee Spotlight February 2019
Adaptability Mickee Adams DSP, Minot Day Hab When plans to attend an event didn’t work out as expected, Mickee immediately created an alternate activity. Her quick thinking and positive attitude meant that the group was able to take advantage of their advance planning and enjoy the day out together. Teamwork and Collaboration Krista Opstedal Coordinator... Read More