Prevent wasted food

Waste less food at your restaurant and save money. We have resources to help you get started.
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35,000 tons of food waste yearly

Minneapolis restaurants create 35,000 tons of food waste each year. That's 30% of the city’s total food waste.
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Food inventory management

Reduce food loss at your business by tracking food you throw away.

Food donations

Save money and help your community by giving away extra food.

Restaurant compost

Set up a composting program for your business.

Food waste communication

Tell your staff and customers how you prevent food waste.
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Get help from Hennepin County

The County offers free technical help and grants to businesses. Learn how to reduce wasted food, donate food and compost with organics recycling.
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Videos

Watch our video series to learn how to reduce wasted food at your restaurant.

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Minneapolis Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415