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Forms, guidance, and assistance to apply for an air quality permit.

Grants to replace heavy-duty diesel vehicles with electric or other, cleaner fuel options.

The MPCA regulates waste, recycling, and disposal activities in Minnesota. MPCA permits are required for the design, construction, and operation of solid waste management facilities where storage, collection, transportation, processing or reuse, conversion, or disposal of solid waste occurs.

Minnesota GreenCorps members serving with the City of Minneapolis developed a mini-course for residents about responsible use of deicing salt.

There are two types of federal air regulations, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPSs). Either or both regulations may…

Chloride is a problem for wastewater facilities and stormwater permittees.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northwest and north central Minnesota. The alert takes effect 6 a.m. on Friday, July 11, and runs until 6 p.m. on Friday, July 11. Air quality is expected to reach the purple AQI category in northwest Minnesota, which is very unhealthy for everyone.

Guidance and recommendations for local officials dealing with public health issues related to blue-green algae.

Each year, Minnesotans throw away more than 850,000 tons of recyclables, worth around $153 million. Here's how we're reducing those numbers in Greater Minnesota.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.

Environmental information and permits that affect hot mix asphalt plants.

As Minnesotans prepare for another summer of outdoor activities, MPCA meteorologists are forecasting a moderately active air quality season.

Increasing organics collection and processing infrastructure is necessary to meet statewide recycling goals

The MPCA and its many partners collect a wide variety of data on environmental conditions and pollution sources.

SSTS inspections determine if the design and installation meet code requirements and whether the system is functioning properly to protect public health and groundwater.

Image Many commercial buildings in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties are required to recycle at least three of the…

Designing stormwater systems to handle the challenges of climate change differs in every community across the state. Here’s how one community is meeting that challenge

Findings underscore need to reduce use of “forever chemicals”

Minnesota is the first state to require producers fund boat wrap collection and recycling.

Any facility that emits air pollutants above certain levels is required to have an air quality permit.