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Extension

A permit extension notification allows transfer stations and source-separated organic material (SSOM) compost facilities to apply for an extension of their permit without a complete permit reissuance application.

Issuance or reissuance

Details for solid waste management facility permit issuance and reissuance.

Step 1: Do you need a permit?

Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.

MPCA reviewing proposed landfill conversion project in Itasca County, seeking public comment

General Waste and Recycling, LLC plans to convert approximately 19 acres of permitted industrial solid waste space in Itasca County so that it can accept nearly 100,000 cubic yards of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year.

Managing building materials

Based on volume, construction and demolition debris presents a big opportunity for reducing waste and its environmental effects.

MPCA reviews potential environmental impacts from proposed expansion of Crow Wing County Landfill near Brainerd

The MPCA released its environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the proposed expansion of Crow Wing County’s existing mixed municipal solid waste landfill northeast of Brainerd.

MPCA reviews proposed landfill conversion project near Shakopee

Dem-Con is proposing a change to begin accepting municipal solid waste (MSW), converting approximately 2.2 million cubic yards of permitted construction and demolition (C&D) space. A project of this size requires the project to go through the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process.

Registered stakeholders

Stakeholders affected by the Minnesota Electronics Recycling Act must be registered with the MPCA.

Community composting

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

Postclosure care exit evaluation guidance

MPCA guidance for evaluating when closed landfills may exit the postclosure care phase.

Pollution prevention requirements and fees

Minnesota industrial facilities that are required to submit Form R reports for Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) chemicals under the state and federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (…

Packaging extended producer responsibility advisory board

This advisory board includes 18 individuals representing a wide range of impacted parties under the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.

Brewing and distilling

Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.

Eco Living – Feed your pumpkin to livestock to keep it out of the landfill

Composting your Halloween jack-o'-lantern is a good way to keep it out of the landfill. So is giving it to a local farmer.

Grain elevators, feed mills, and fertilizer mixing plants

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

CSFS: Industrial innovation in food systems - implementation

Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $40 million in grant funding to support industrial food and beverage manufacturers and food system organic waste processors across Minnesota through capital expenditure projects that will improve operational efficiency, reduce operating costs, and lessen environmental impacts at facilities.

CSFS: Industrial innovation in food systems - technical assistance and planning (TAP)

Through this Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS) grant, the MPCA is soliciting proposals to distribute $7.2 million in grant funding for technical assistance and planning services to food and beverage manufacturers and organic waste processors across Minnesota.