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The Burnsville Sanitary Landfill (BSL) will expand to accommodate the growing municipal waste needs of the Twin Cities metro area. The expansion is part of the landfill’s long-term plan to extend the useful life of the landfill to 2062.

Resources for the dry cleaning industry

MPCA permits are required to both build and operate landfills in Minnesota.

Minnesota is a national leader in ensuring healthy air quality. The Clean Air Act requires states to take significant responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution. States must pass…

Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.

Cleveland-Cliffs owns the Minorca Mine northeast of Virginia, Minnesota. The mine’s two taconite mining pits are about one mile southeast of the plant.

Environmental information and resources for the biochar industry.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses that paint, coat, or strip surfaces.

Demonstration/research projects (DRPs) allow permittees to explore potential beneficial uses or new methods of solid waste management through a limited-scale project.

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.

Environmental information and resources for the automotive industry

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using boilers.

The MPCA administers programs that are governed by 45 chapters of rules. The MPCA periodically conducts a “housekeeping” rulemaking to make minor corrections and clarifications to the rules or to repeal rules that have become obsolete.

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

Help your school get a recycling program organized and operating successfully.

Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.

Organizations that want to reuse materials in ways not classified as standing beneficial uses must apply to the MPCA for a case specific beneficial use.

Environmental information and permits that affect metal fabrication and finishing businesses.

Healthy land and soil is essential for thriving Minnesota communities. It drives economic development and opportunity, improves our health, and contributes to clean water for drinking and recreation…

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.