Commercial Recycling & Garbage

Commercial Recycling

Businesses are required to recycle at their building and/or facility, according to Minnesota Law 115A.151. 

Waste reduction investments can result in cost reductions for businesses, such as: 

• Reduced dumpster fees

• Reduced spending on disposable materials

To set up recycling services for a business, contact Eureka Recycling or an approved Commercial Garbage Hauler within the City of Saint Paul. 

There are plenty of resources, offered at no cost, available for assistance. 

Resources & Assistance

Free site visits and consultations regarding recycling opportunities and organic waste, provided by: BizRecycling, Minnesota Waste Wise, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Each agency has their own eligibility requirements. Please visit their website for requirement specifics.

BizRecycling

Eligible to Ramsey and Washington county:

• Schools
• Restaurants
• Healthcare facilities
• Local businesses

*Grant opportunities may be available.

 BizRecycling Consultations & Grants

Minnesota Waste Wise

Eligible to Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties or members of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce that are:

• Businesses
• Nonprofits

*Grant opportunities may be available.

Waste Wise Assistance

University of Minnesota

The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) is eligible to Minnesotan:

• Businesses
• Restaurants
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Healthcare Facilities
• Institutions
• City Governments
• County Governments

 Minnesota MnTAP Resources

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

The Small business environmental assistance program is eligible for Minnesotan small businesses that are:

• Independently owned & operated
• Not major sources of waste or emissions
• Staffed with less than 100 employees

*Grant and loan opportunities may be available.

Small business environmental assistance 

The Small business environmental improvement loans is eligible for Minnesotan applicants, including:

• Small business corporations, sole proprietorships, or associations
• Potential emitters of pollutants to the air, ground, or water
• Have less than 100 full-time equivalent employees
• Have an after-tax profit of less than $500,000

*Loan opportunities may be available.

Small business environmental improvement loans

The Minnesota Retiree Environmental Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) is eligible to Minnesotan:

• Small businesses
• Institutions
• City Governments
• County Governments

Minnesota RETAP Assistance