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Contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by phone or online form. This page includes office locations and options to requests for assistance or report emergencies.
State agencies support Minnesota's sustainable purchasing efforts by using state contracts.
Documents and forms related to the identification and management of hazardous waste in Minnesota.
In 2010, the MPCA began receiving public inquiries about projects to mine silica sand for use in hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” a drilling method used for natural gas and oil wells.
Underground storage tank (UST) facilities must designate owners, operators, or employees as Class A, Class B, and Class C operators.
Recycling market development works to expand end markets and boost the demand for recycled materials.
Testing found elevated levels of tetrachloroethylene/perchloroethylene (PCE or Perc) in soil vapors around the Dison’s Cleaners and Launderers site in Rochester.
Reducing campus discards and raising awareness of sustainability through outreach and community engagement
The MPCA provides climate change technical assistance to Minnesotan, including one-on-one consultation or small group facilitation, to assess current capacity, build on strengths, and address underlying needs.
This page provides assistance for local units of government with development and implementation of their SSTS program.
Join our team! Open positions and general opportunities at the Pollution Control Agency
Minnesota has a new law that prohibits nonessential use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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.
MPCA rules govern how septic systems are designed, installed, and managed in Minnesota.
The MPCA is committed to engaging broadly with the public and ensuring that residents affected by its decisions have a voice in its processes.
Don't let your septic system freeze. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid costly problems with your septic system.
PFAS are persistent and problematic chemicals that are found throughout the environment and not just in areas where large quantities have been manufactured, disposed of, or spilled. PFAS are…
MPCA guidance for evaluating when closed landfills may exit the postclosure care phase.
Some Minnesota companies are helping expand the use of recycled materials in the state, thanks to market development grants from the MPCA.
MPCA awards $2.4 million to eight organizations for projects focused on sustainable building and materials management strategies that reduce waste and increase deconstruction, salvage, and reuse in Minnesota.