Hennepin County is offering Business Recycling Grants to help organizations reduce waste while saving money. Here’s how your business can benefit:

• Purchase recycling containers- choose from blue or green bins.

• Set up organics recycling with supplies

• Invest in reusable food service items and other waste-reduction initiatives

Businesses also receive support with free signage, educational resources, and expert consulting to improve or begin recycling programs.

Bin and Compostable Bag Grants:

• For small businesses and nonprofits

• Up to $3,000 worth of recycling and organics containers, plus compostable bags

• Free assistance and resources for implementing recycling systems

Waste Prevention Grants:

• For projects like reusable packaging, dishwashing equipment, and food waste tracking

• Up to $50,000 available for these innovative waste prevention projects

Take advantage of these opportunities to boost sustainability and reduce operating costs!

Hennepin Grant Bin and Bag Grant Success Story

Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities received a Hennepin County Bin and Bag grant to improve their recycling system and add organics. Recycling and organics bins and a three-month supply of compostable bin liners were funded. Waste Wise assisted in labeling and placing bins throughout their workspaces and provided staff training to answer questions on what to expect from the new changes.