Environmental permits

We enforce many types of environmental permits.

Renew your Pollution Control Annual Registration by Jan. 31

The City sends PCAR invoices by mail in late December each year. You must register by Jan. 31.
Renew PCAR license

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Abrasive blasting

You need a permit to use abrasive materials to prepare any surface.

After hours work

We require a permit to use power equipment after hours.

Oil-water separator and sediment trap

Apply for a permit from the City for an oil-water separator or sediment trap.

Outdoor amplified sound

You need a permit to use sound amplifying equipment outside for an event.

Rock crushing

You need a permit before using portable crushing machinery in an open area.

Storage tank

The City requires a permit to abandon, install or remove a storage tank.

Temporary water discharge

You need a permit to discharge water to a storm drain or sanitary sewer.

Wells

Apply for a permit to construct, seal or for temporary use of a well.
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Pollution Control Annual Registration (PCAR)

Every year, you need to register equipment and business processes that could create pollution.
Renew PCAR license
Flammable liquid containers

Hazardous waste facility

Hazardous waste producers must register with the City.
Register facility

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Contact us

 

Minneapolis Health Department

Environmental Health Permit

 

Email Environmental Health Permit

 
 

Phone
612-673-2301

 

 
 

Address

Make payment in person at:

Public Service Building
Minneapolis Service Center
505 Fourth Ave. S., Skyway level
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Mail a payment to:

Minneapolis Environmental Health
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415

 
 

Minneapolis 311

 
 

Email Minneapolis 311

 
 

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

TTY

612-263-6850

 

Office hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday