Did you know the Twin Cities metro is bulging with trash? The seven-county metro generated 3.3 million tons of waste in 2021. This number is expected to grow 19% by 2042. In 2021, the metro’s recycling rate dropped to 45%, a 4% reduction from the previous year, and short of the state’s goal of achieving a 75% recycling rate by 2030.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is inviting residents of Hennepin County to learn about our 70 recommendations for reducing waste across the Twin Cities. Join us on Wednesday, August 2, at the Brooklyn Park Library to learn more about our draft Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan 2022 – 2042, ask questions, and share your feedback with our experts.