Business Waste Reduction & Recycling
- Commercial Recycling and Waste Reduction
- Find creative ways in your daily operations to reduce waste, use less hazardous materials and recycle.
- Commercial Recycling Case Studies
- Case studies and featured businesses as part of Hennepin County's commercial recycling program.
- Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guide
- This guide covers all aspects of the purchasing process, including cost, performance, vendors; and how to make environmentally preferable purchases.
- Green Product Initiatives
- Information about green purchasing programs implemented by Hennepin County.
- Mattress Recycling
- Recycle mattresses and boxsprings through the PPL Industries Second Chance Recycling program.
- Organics Recycling
- An overview of organics recycling and links to more information for residents, businesses and schools.
- Portable Recycling Container Loan Program
- Add recycling to your event by borrowing containers for recycling and organics from Hennepin County.
- Recyclables Accepted from Businesses at Drop-Off Facilities
- A list of recycling accepted from businesses at county drop-off facilities and guidelines for dropping off materials.
- Recycling at Apartment Buildings, Condos and Townhomes
- Learn about recycling at apartment buildings, condos and townhomes
- Recycling at Events
- Resources and tips to help you plan a successful low- or no-waste event.
- School Recycling Assistance Program
- Funding is available to schools implement organics recycling or improve recycling programs.
- Waste and Recycling Information for Property Owners and Managers
- Recycling information and resources for apartment, condominium and townhouse property owners.
- Waste Disposal: A to Z Guide
- Disposal guide with information on how to get rid of household hazardous wastes, problem materials such as electronics, recycling and trash.