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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sewer grate that says "flows to creep keep drain clean" with turtle

Storm drain stenciling

You can organize a group to stencil our motto and clean up storms drains in your neighborhood.
Compost bins and raised bed

Garden leases

Some community garden groups, businesses and nonprofits can lease vacant City-owned lots for garden space.
Peoples Way

Peoples' Way

The City is working with the community to identify a community owner and use for the site.
Downtown Minneapolis buildings

Energy Benchmarking

Owners of large buildings can track their water and energy use. We explain how.
A pile of compost.

Community garden compost

The City offers no cost and low-cost compost to community gardens in Minneapolis.
Paint cans and paint brush.

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.
Garbage, recycling and organics carts and yard waste bags outside a home.

Zero Waste

We want to reduce garbage thrown away in landfills and waste-to-energy facilities. Learn how we plan to do this.
Classroom with students

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.
Recycling block leader yard sign

Recycling block leader

You can become a recycling block leader and help make a difference in your community.
People buying vegetables at farmers market.

Green Zones

We seek to improve the health and well-being of people in our community. Green Zones are communities that have been deeply affected by pollution, racism and other factors.
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