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Increasing organics collection and processing infrastructure is necessary to meet statewide recycling goals

Information for cannabis growers and processors to understand environmental regulations and permits that may apply to their businesses.

Minnesota rules allow for specific uses (called beneficial uses) of certain materials that otherwise would be classified as solid waste.

MPCA is planning new rules governing air quality, establishing new rules for odor management plan requirements.

The MPCA issued a new air quality permit for this manufacturing facility in White Bear Township.

Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.

Environmental information and resources for the aggregate industry.

The MPCA is committed to engaging broadly with the public and ensuring that residents affected by its decisions have a voice in its processes.

Environmental information and permits that affect grain elevators, feed mills and fertilizer mixing plants.

Important details to help make your e-Service administrative submittal go as smoothly as possible.

This page provides assistance for local units of government with development and implementation of their SSTS program.

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…

In addition to the vessel requirements in the EPA VGP and Minnesota’s ballast water general permit, vessels must follow the requirements in Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota’s 401 certification of the VGP.

Solid waste facilities may close or terminate their permit depending on the solid waste activities occurring at the site.

Hot mix asphalt plants in Minnesota must follow federal and state air standards.

A water quality variance is a temporary change in a state's water quality standard for a specific pollutant and its relevant criteria, allowing deviation from meeting a water quality-based effluent limit for a particular discharger.

Guidance for solid waste facilities

Most AST systems that contain liquid capable of polluting the waters of the state are subject to state rules and permits.

Austin's municipal wastewater treatment plant discharged ammonia and fecal coliform over permitted limits into the Cedar River.

DENCO II LLC failed a stack test in April, 2024, that showed that the facility exceeded its permit limit for particulate matter by more than 170%.