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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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.
people picking up litter with litter grabbers, gloves and yellow litter bags

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.
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.
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.
Person walking down the sidewalk in Minneapolis

Transportation programs

You can learn about the transportation programs in the City.
woman walking

We Walk Minneapolis

#WeWalkMpls is about using the hashtag to show how you walk to get around the City.
sewer grate

Adopt-a-Drain

You can help keep our waterways clean by adopting a storm drain in your neighborhood.
water testing, lead

Test your water for lead

You can have your water tested for lead.
People working in community garden

Homegrown Minneapolis

We expand our community's capacity to grow and share food.
Emergency kit

Ready Camp emergency prep training

You can take our free training to learn how to prepare for an emergency.
Apartment building in Minneapolis

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

We help developers create more affordable rental housing in the city.
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