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Frequently asked questions about organics recycling

Organics recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions and keeps waste out of landfills. MPCA answers commonly asked questions about how and why to participate in organics recycling programs.

Landfills

MPCA permits are required to both build and operate landfills in Minnesota.

Assessments

The MPCA must complete assessments to gather critical information too inform the development of the EPR program statewide.

Environmental requirements

Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.

Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents

Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents

Brownfield assessments

A brownfield assessment is a property investigation looking for potential contamination.

Closed: PFAS source identification and reduction grant program

This rolling RFP dedicated $2 million toward activities related to planning, development and implementation of PFAS source identification and reduction plans, product substitutions and system improvements.

MPCA invests more than $1 million to increase reuse, recycling, and composting in Greater Minnesota

The MPCA has announced five grant recipients who will receive a combined total of more than $1 million in grants for projects to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting efforts in Greater Minnesota communities.

Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act

The MPCA is planning a new rule governing waste, adopting new rules to implement and govern regulation of the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.

Closed: Solid waste/wastewater PFAS treatment grant

This RFP dedicated $2 million toward activities related to planning and design of PFAS treatment/separation and/or destruction technologies at municipal wastewater facilities, landfills, and/or industries in Minnesota.

Remediation guidance and resources

The MPCA has developed guidance on a number of topics to assist real estate developers, environmental engineers, remediation consultants, and others in addressing brownfields and contaminated sites.

MPCA reviewing proposed landfill conversion project in Itasca County, seeking public comment

General Waste and Recycling, LLC plans to convert approximately 19 acres of permitted industrial solid waste space in Itasca County so that it can accept nearly 100,000 cubic yards of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year.

Preventing wasted food

When food spoils or is thrown away before we eat it, the resources that went into creating the food are wasted.

Community waste disposal after a disaster

Disposing of wastes from a natural disaster or large fire

Closed: High-emitting vehicle repair grant

The MPCA sought applications from contractors to partner with auto repair shops, dealerships, tech colleges or other entities to identify and fix high-emitting vehicles.

Cleaner and quieter electric school buses start to hit the road

To make electric school buses more affordable to school districts, the MPCA started a grant program that puts more of the cleaner buses on routes across the state.

Air quality alert continues through Monday, July 21, for parts of northern and central Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for east central, north central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota. The alert takes effect 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, and runs until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 21. Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category, which is unhealthy for everyone.