International Paper Twin Cities Recycling Plant keeps tons of waste out of landfills

15 Jan 2025

News, Client Feature Article

This article originally appeared on and was written for the City of Roseville Economic Development Authority by Golden Shovel Agency.

Recycling is a way of life in Minnesota. The state ranks in the top three in the nation for cardboard, boxboard, and paper recycling.

The International Paper Twin Cities Recycling Plant in Roseville helps make Minnesota’s record-pace recycling possible.

International Paper staff receive, sort, and bale tons of used boxboard, paper, and other materials from businesses.

“The facility’s main focus is to create 2,000-pound bales of brown recycled fiber, handling approximately 7,000 tons a month,” said General Manager John Saladis.

Most of those bales are shipped via rail to the company’s Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility, where they are recycled back into shipping material. The Iowa plant is one of the most efficient in the country, recycling more than one million tons of containerboard a year that otherwise would go into a landfill.

The Roseville plant is 200,000 square foot with about 20 employees and four commercial truck drivers operating two shifts daily.

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Chuck Friedbauer

Director of Content Management

Department: Content, GateKeeper

Shaping Strategic Narratives to Drive Economic Growth

Chuck Friedbauer has served Golden Shovel’s clients as the Director of Content Management for over five years. With a unique background in journalism and engineering, Chuck leads the team of talented writers responsible for supporting Golden Shovel's clients by creating various forms of content, such as custom success stories, SEO-focused narratives, website development, and marketing strategy.

Chuck’s work in the economic development industry has focused on crafting compelling narratives that resonate with site selectors, businesses, and potential investors. He has played a vital role in helping communities communicate their unique economic advantages and growth opportunities.

His expertise lies in creating content that informs and inspires action, helping clients achieve their goals of economic growth and community development. At Golden Shovel, Chuck has contributed to various marketing and branding campaigns, utilizing SEO, content creation, and social media strategies to boost visibility and engagement. His leadership in content development has been essential in shaping how Golden Shovel tells the story of economic growth across the country.

With a passion for effective communication and strategic marketing, Chuck enjoys merging his technical background with inspiring economic success stories. His commitment to clients is to empower economic developers through impactful content that supports the growth of communities nationwide.

Based in Minneapolis, MN, he loves fly fishing, backpacking, and outdoor activities.

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