Clean City Classroom
When you become a Clean City Classroom educator, you can teach youth about the best ways to handle waste. We'll provide you lesson plans and materials at no cost.
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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Zero Waste
We want to reduce garbage thrown away in landfills and waste-to-energy facilities. Learn how we plan to do this.
Energy Benchmarking
Owners of large buildings can track their water and energy use. We explain how.
Test your water for lead
You can have your water tested for lead.
Garden leases
Some community garden groups, businesses and nonprofits can lease vacant City-owned lots for garden space.
Green Careers Exploration
We prepare youth and young adults for green career pathways.
Salt mini-course
You can take our lesson on de-icing salt. Learn how salt impacts the environment and best practices for snow and ice removal. This course takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Clean City
You can volunteer to help keep Minneapolis beautiful. Take part in one of our Clean City programs and make a difference in our city.
Adopt-a-Block
You can improve your neighborhood's curb appeal when you volunteer to keep your block free of litter. The City provides free bags and gloves for cleanup.
Adopt-an-Ash Receptacle
You can reduce cigarette litter in Minneapolis when you volunteer to empty an ash receptacle on a regular basis.
Adopt-a-Drain
You can help keep our waterways clean by adopting a storm drain in your neighborhood.
Adopt-a-Litter Container
By adopting a litter container, you can reduce litter on the streets where you live and work.
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