Commercial Recycling & Waste Reduction

Two-thirds of waste generated by the commercial sector is recyclable. Recycling improves your triple bottom line, allowing you to reduce your environmental impact, manage waste cost effectively and demonstrate your commitment to the community. 

Learn  how local businesses have made recycling part of their daily operations and business philosophy through case studies and a featured "business of the month."

Start recycling

What's recyclable? Many haulers in the county offer convenient, no-sort (or single-sort) recycling in which paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and cartons can all go in one container. See our Recycling Guide (also available in Spanish) for a list of the most commonly accepted materials. 

Start recycling at your business in five easy steps. Hennepin County staff is available to help you along the way!

Resources

• Posters, labels and stickers are available for free - order them here!
• Tips and best practices (coming soon).
• How-to Guide for Conducting a Waste Sort

Recycle more

Learn about organics recycling for food, food waste and non-recyclable paper. 

Specialized recycling is also available for plastic film, electronics, media, cooking oil, wood pallets and more. 

Hennepin County drop-off facilities accept recycling from businesses.

Don't forget to reduce and reuse

Waste reduction is the easiest, most effective way to lower your disposal costs. Brainstorm with employees about your day-to-day operations. Find creative ways to reduce waste and substitute less hazardous products that pose fewer disposal problems. 

• Waste Reduction Checklist
• Pollution Prevention

Donating your used materials and equipment means you don't have to pay to dispose of them. As long as the items are in usable or working condition, consider the benefits of giving them away. 

• Donation Opportunities
• Minnesota Materials Exchange

For assistance, contact Andre Xiong at Andre.X.Xiong@co.hennepin.mn.us or 612-543-1316.