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State agencies support Minnesota's sustainable purchasing efforts by using state contracts.
New easy-to-access trainings help small businesses figure out if they are subject to MPCA regulations, and how to become more sustainable.
Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.
The MPCA and its many partners collect a wide variety of data on environmental conditions and pollution sources.
The Minnesota Retiree Environmental Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) employs skilled, retired professionals to provide facility assessments to small businesses, institutions, and city and county governments in Minnesota.
Industrial stormwater steps to compliance Step 6: Meet requirements
Guidance pertaining to the investigation and cleanup of hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants.
Licensing and permitsCannabis businesses in Minnesota require a state license for their specific operation (micro-business, processor, retailer, etc.) from the Office of Cannabis Management. The…
Mankato nonprofit South Central Minnesota Food Recovery used MPCA grant money to build out a network to save food from the landfill and distribute it to people in need.
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…
Learn what steps you can take to reduce the pollution from small neighborhood sources.
EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
Wood waste from trees in the Twin Cities and other urban areas in Minnesota is a growing problem and highlights the need for more efforts to make use of this urban wood.
MPCA permits are required to both build and operate landfills in Minnesota.
The MPCA has announced that 11 grant recipients will receive a total of $5.3 million for projects that build lasting capacity to support recycling markets in Minnesota.
This advisory board includes 18 individuals representing a wide range of impacted parties under the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.
Launched in 2022, the PFAS monitoring plan lays out a path for PFAS monitoring at solid waste, wastewater, and stormwater facilities; hazardous waste landfills; facilities with air emissions; and…
Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.
MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest
In Minnesota, backyard burning is illegal for most homeowners. Change disposal habits to protect human health and reduce pollution.