Adopt-a-Median
It’s easy to keep our medians, traffic circles, and other public green spaces beautiful year-round.
Programs and initiatives
Learn about City programs and efforts to improve our City. Search by department or interest area to learn more.
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Adopt-a-Recycling Container
You can help keep Minneapolis clean and beautiful by adopting a recycling container.
Adopt-a-Street or Highway
We invite you to adopt a street or highway to help keep our city clean. The City provides free bags and gloves for cleanup and recognizes volunteers with an Adopt-a-Street or Adopt-a-Highway sign.
Community garden compost
The City offers no cost and low-cost compost to community gardens in Minneapolis.
Graffiti paint over program
You can get paint from the City to paint over graffiti on public property. Paint is available for traffic signal poles, control boxes and fire hydrants.
Litter cleanup
Minneapolis stays beautiful with the help of volunteers like you. When you sign up to remove litter, we'll provide supplies for your cleanup event.
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Fire Explorers
We provide youth an opportunity to explore a career in the fire and emergency service fields. This training is hands-on.
Mobility hubs
You can learn about the Minneapolis mobility hub pilot program.
Recycling block leader
You can become a recycling block leader and help make a difference in your community.
Women's Leadership Academy
Women can take part in this training and experience what it's like to be a Minneapolis police officer.
Police Explorers
See what it is like to be a Minneapolis police officer. You can take part in this training.
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