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Hennepin County Waste Prevention Grants

Hennepin County now has grants available for businesses who want to prevent waste and/or improve their business recycling systems. Applications will be accepted on until November 14, 2022 or until the program project is exhausted.

Business Recycling Container Grant:

  • Select from the city's offerings of blue or green containers for collecting recycling and organics and up to a 3-month supply of BPI-certified compostable bags

Business Waste Prevention Grant:

  • Funding to purchase items such as:

    • Reusable food packaging

    • Reusable shipping and packaging containers

    • Dishwashing equipment

    • Food-waste tracking software

    • Freezers and refrigerators for food rescue organizations

    • Research and development of innovative waste prevention projects

Apply for funding by completing this form.

For assistance completing the form email businessrecycling@hennepin.us or call (612) 543-9298. You will be connected with a Hennepin County staff member to help identify resources and improve your situation.