Carver County Environmental Services has an exciting announcement. The department has been awarded a grant of just over $56,000 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency through its Organics Recycling for Multifamily Building Grant. This funding will help make organics recycling more accessible to residents living in multifamily housing. 

As part of this initiative, Environmental Services in partnering with the Carver County Community Development Agency. Together they will establish new organics drop-off sites at the Community Development Agency's operated multi-family buildings. These sites will feature clear signage, secure containers, and regular hauling services to ensure convenience and reliability for residents. 

Environmental Services will provide starter kits to households. These will include compostable bags, durable kitchen pails, and educational materials to help residents confidently begin organics recycling. 

Environmental Services will also launch a micro-grant program for property managers, homeowner's associations, resident groups, and local units of government. These micro-grants will support efforts to implement or enhance organics recycling programs at their properties. 

This project is a major step forward in reducing waste and supporting Minnesota's statewide goals for organics recycling. Together, we can make organics recycling accessible and successful for all residents. 

If you have questions or would like to learn more about the program, call (952) 361-1808 or e-mail Matt Steele.