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.
Join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to learn about our 70 recommendations for reducing waste across the Twin Cities. This virtual meeting will include a short presentation on our draft Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan 2022 – 2042 and an opportunity to ask questions and share your feedback with our experts.