WATER
Wastewater Any waste sent down the drain must be approved by the wastewater treatment facility. In the Twin Cities, this is usually the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. Contents of a holding tank must be hauled to a wastewater treatment plant or regulations for land applying must be followed. Septic systems are not allowed to be used for industrial waste. Review the information regarding septic system requirements, wastewater permits and more at Wastewater permits. Stormwater An industrial stormwater permit may be needed if the business has material, equipment, or activities that have exposed to rain or snowmelt. Businesses that likely need an industrial stormwater permit include manufacturers, fabricators, warehouses, and marinas. Review the applicability, compliance and permit information at Industrial stormwater. Refer also to the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. Recycling and Trash The MPCA regulates haulers, landfills, and other solid waste disposal facilities. The hauler and landfill decide what can be put in the dumpster. It is illegal to burn garbage in Minnesota. It is helpful to know that recycling isn’t taxed, but a trash bill is.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE
Brownfield redevelopment Brownfields are abandoned, idled, or underused industrial and commercial properties where financing or redevelopment is complicated by actual or suspected environmental contamination. Investigating and cleaning up blighted or other brownfield properties allows for redevelopment without risking human health or potential environmental liabilities. Redeveloping brownfield properties reduces urban sprawl, enhances the livability of neighborhoods, creates new businesses and jobs, and adds to the tax base. The MPCA Brownfield Program is a fee-for-service program that provides technical assistance and issues liability-assurance letters to promote the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of property that is contaminated with petroleum and hazardous substances. Program customers include property owners, prospective purchasers, developers, development agencies, lending institutions, nonprofit organizations, and local units of government.
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