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Recycling is good for Minnesota's economy. It supports more than 60,000 jobs in our state, paying almost $3.4 billion in wages and adds nearly $15.7 billion to Minnesota's economy.
Complying with environmental regulations is the minimum that is required, but what is expected of you beyond that? Consumer expectations have evolved.
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.
The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.
Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan’s One Minnesota Budget and policy recommendations for the 2025 legislative session build on the success of recent legislation and advance the MPCA’s work to…
Use these tools to help educate the public and boost participation in your household hazardous waste program.
Image The U.S. generates more than twice the amount of construction and demolition debris than municipal solid waste, according to U.S. EPA estimates.…
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.
New MPCA report monitors PFAS sources and movement, provides direction for preventing and managing PFAS pollution.
The MPCA's new online training will help small businesses adapt to the effects of climate change and become more resilient.
Apply for the 2025-2026 Minnesota GreenCorps program and spend a year working on environmental issues and making a difference in communities around the state.
Environmental education helps people of all ages explore environmental issues and discover how they can be a part of protecting Minnesota’s environment. The MPCA provides information about the status of Minnesota’s air, water, land, and climate and can point you toward beneficial actions you can take as students, teachers, and life-long learners interested in Minnesota’s sustainable future.
We offer various levels of training on a variety of topics including salt application, wastewater operator training and hazardous waste.
The MPCA solicited applications for planning grants to promote collaboration among political subdivisions, including public-private and multi-county partnerships.
Helping Minnesota businesses comply with environmental rules, reduce wastes and emissions, and reduce regulatory obligations.
All facilities with air permits must submit an annual emissions inventory report to the MPCA that tracks actual emissions of major pollutants at that facility.
The U.S. EPA has awarded Minnesota $200 million to cut climate pollution from our state’s food systems through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program.
AccessibilityThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is committed to accessibility on its website. As part of that commitment, the MPCA makes every effort to comply with the State of Minnesota…