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Bins and containers play a crucial role in your recycling program. Using consistent labels and bins will help to increase participation and decrease contamination. Put recycling bins next to every…

State government agencies, in collaboration with local partners, are leading trailblazing work to protect Minnesotans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution.

Lake of the Woods is a big lake with a big problem caused by one of nature’s smallest organisms: algae. Scientists from the MPCA and the Science Museum are working together to understand why.

The new commercial organics collection will service a 20- to 30-stop route across both Hubbard and Beltrami counties.

Minnesota state agencies and local governments are working together to protect drinking water supplies.

Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.

Forms and guidance for local partners submitting surface water data, QA/QC information and progress reports to MPCA.

Through a certificate of need process, MPCA is offering existing landfills the opportunity to expand their existing capacity.

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.

Air quality dispersion modeling uses a computer model to estimate air pollution concentrations from regulated facilities and other sources of pollution.

Composting your Halloween jack-o'-lantern is a good way to keep it out of the landfill. So is giving it to a local farmer.

The health of Minnesota's large rivers is a reflection of how well we are protecting overall water quality.

Many industrial by-products are good candidates for land application based on their nutrient content.

We Are Water next visits Ortonville and the Big Stone Lake area March 15 through April 21.

We Are Water next visits Ely April 24 through June 16.

The MPCA and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a drinking water supply plan for the 14 communities impacted by 3M’s PFAS contamination in the East Metro.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to ensuring that every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.

Water scientists from the MPCA published four watershed reports in 2025, updating the data we need to keep Minnesota’s waters clean and protected.

Create an editable spreadsheet of details about your facility to make calculations of emissions.

Application forms and instructions for applying for wastewater permits.