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Does it seems like the number of alerts due to wildfires has increased in the past few years? We’ve had 46 air-quality alerts since 2015—34 of those due to wildfire smoke.

Minnesota’s policy is to eliminate or reduce the use, generation, and release of toxic pollutants and hazardous wastes at their source.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the first prohibitions of products containing intentionally added PFAS took effect in Minnesota.

Use these tools to help educate the public and boost participation in your household hazardous waste program.

Healthy recycling markets divert materials from the waste stream, convert the materials into commodities, and supply them to manufacturers for the production of new products. The businesses that…

MPCA has released the first in a series of reports on industrial uses of PFAS in Minnesota and identifying alternatives.

Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota

Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.

Some Minnesota companies are helping expand the use of recycled materials in the state, thanks to market development grants from the MPCA.

Unsuspecting homeowners everywhere are falling victim to vampires…energy vampires! Find out how to slay these energy vampires by turning off electronic devices that keep drawing power even when they are turned off.

Businesses like grocery, liquor, and convenience stores depend on refrigeration systems. Some of these systems, however, can prove expensive to operate and harmful to the environment.

Recyclers of CED must register with the MPCA; there is no annual fee. Recyclers must meet certain requirements in terms of regulatory compliance, necessary licensure, and insurance.

Create an editable spreadsheet with the information indicated below. Each step in your calculations needs to be clear and easy to follow.Facility informationProvide the facility ID, file number, and…

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…

The MPCA had $800,000 in grant funding to help businesses, nonprofits, schools, and local governments with projects that use recyclable materials or process recyclable material into a higher value material.

Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.

Resources for recycling market development

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

Documents and forms related to the identification and management of hazardous waste in Minnesota.

Bacteriological reduction products registered for use in Minnesota