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Reusing and recycling materials from construction and demolition (C&D) can help address pressing disposal and contamination issues in Minnesota, and have significant economic and environmental benefits.

Protecting and restoring water quality is one of the MPCA's core areas of focus.

Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.

Organizations that want to reuse materials in ways not classified as standing beneficial uses must apply to the MPCA for a case specific beneficial use.

Guidance for solid waste facilities

Profile on Bridging, a Twin Cities based nonprofit that keeps goods with more life out of landfills and that donates them to families in need.

We offer various levels of training on a variety of topics including salt application, wastewater operator training and hazardous waste.

Ask the MPCA features questions Minnesotans have asked us, on the issues the agency works on, from waste disposal, water and air quality, and chemicals in products to recycling and reuse,…

Under the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act, the MPCA wishes to shift the responsibility for paying for collection and recycling of "covered electronic devices" away from the public sector, specifically local government.

The MPCA has adopted amended rules relating to when maintenance of a closed landfill should end.

An individual solid waste permit is tailored to a specific solid waste facility or activity.

Solid waste facilities may close or terminate their permit depending on the solid waste activities occurring at the site.

These Minnesota sites are registered with the MPCA to accept covered electronic devices for recycling.

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

Construction and demolition projects produce twice the amount of waste of household trash every year. A new MPCA grant aims to reduce that amount by funding innovative building material reuse projects.

“Urban wood,” or wood salvaged from cities, suburbs, and towns, is a growing issue in Minnesota because of severe weather, urban expansion, and the emerald ash borer. Rather than burning the trees as waste, a preferred option for dealing with urban wood involves creating durable wood products like furniture, building materials, and wooden décor.

A permit extension notification allows transfer stations and source-separated organic material (SSOM) compost facilities to apply for an extension of their permit without a complete permit reissuance application.

Details for solid waste management facility permit issuance and reissuance.

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This webpage will not only address potential noncompliance issues for air permittees, but it will help inspectors get all of the necessary information to facilities with one link.