Organics recycling drop-off site grants

Funding is available to businesses, cities, multifamily properties, nonprofit organizations, and institutions in Hennepin County to establish organics recycling drop-off sites to help divert compostable waste from the trash and increase access to organics recycling.

Priority will be given to drop-off sites that increase access to organics recycling for residents in apartments and condos.

Available funds

Up to $15,000 is available for each drop-off site.

Funding can be used for hauling and disposal costs, construction, dumpsters or carts, and promotions and educational materials.

Application

Applications will open on Tuesday, June 30 and are due by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Grant guidelines and application materials are on the Hennepin County supplier portal.

Meetings

Attend a virtual information session on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m.

For a link to the information session, email katie.stelzner@hennepin.us.