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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to ensuring that every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.
Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.
Contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by phone or online form. This page includes office locations and options to requests for assistance or report emergencies.
Businesses can find many ways to increase competitiveness and boost productivity.
A waste is any material that can no longer be used for its original intended purpose. The type of waste generated can include recyclables, solid waste, and hazardous wastes, which may be subject to specific management and disposal requirements.
U.S. Steel Corp. operates a taconite mine and processing plant known as Keetac north of Keewatin, where it produces taconite pellets for use at iron and steel mills.
Licensing and certification requirements for SSTS businesses and professionals.
Helping Minnesota businesses comply with environmental rules, reduce wastes and emissions, and reduce regulatory obligations.
Licensing and permitsCannabis businesses in Minnesota require a state license for their specific operation (micro-business, processor, retailer, etc.) from the Office of Cannabis Management. The…
Loans of up to $75,000 at zero-percent interest help small businesses purchase equipment to meet or exceed environmental regulations, or to investigate and clean up contaminated sites.
The Small Business Ombudsman is an independent entity responsible for reviewing environmental regulatory activities to ensure that they are fair, reasonable and appropriate for Minnesota's small businesses that have to comply with environmental regulations.
The MPCA had approximately $135,000 in grant funding to help Minnesota businesses and organizations purchase bicycles and electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) for commercial use.
Recycling market development works to expand end markets and boost the demand for recycled materials.
Recycling is good for Minnesota's economy. It supports more than 60,000 jobs in our state, paying almost $3.4 billion in wages and adds nearly $15.7 billion to Minnesota's economy.
Requirements for discharges from a project site and/or management control site(s).
Phosphorus management plans help wastewater treatment facility operators and managers evaluate pollution prevention and and management options that can reduce the amount of phosphorus discharged to Minnesota waters.
MPCA is planning new rules governing air quality, establishing new rules for odor management plan requirements.
Documents and forms related to the identification and management of hazardous waste in Minnesota.
Some permittees are receiving phishing attacks claiming to be from the EPA. How to spot a phishing attack and what to do about it.
Find sustainable products for your business with these helpful certification and labeling systems.