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Material Reuse & 
Waste Diversion 
Services in
 Minneapolis.

Better Futures Minnesota partners with cities and counties throughout Minnesota to reduce landfill waste through deconstruction, reuse retail operations, appliance recycling, and transfer station partnerships.

What Is Waste Diversion?

How do you help Cities and Counties with Waste Diversion?
Better Futures Minnesota partners with cities and counties across Minnesota to reduce landfill waste through practical, community-based waste diversion programs. We support municipalities by hosting recycling events, operating ReUse retail stores at transfer stations, coordinating bulky item curbside pickups, expanding access to organic recycling, managing appliance recycling programs, and organizing donation collection events.

Our goal is to help local governments increase diversion rates, extend landfill life, and provide residents with convenient, sustainable disposal options, all while creating job opportunities through our workforce development model.
How can we help with your waste diversion?
Better Futures Minnesota works with various counties to support recycling fairs, appliance recycling, Deconstruction services, Bloomington curbside pickup, and even ReUse stores at transfer stations. Let’s team up to reduce waste and advance your green goals.

Use the form below to learn more or schedule a tour.
Will you work with any municipality?
Yes! Better Futures Minnesota partners with municipalities across the state. Whether you're in a large city or a small town, we’re ready to collaborate on waste diversion, deconstruction, appliance recycling, and more. Reach out through the form below to start the conversation.
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Comprehensive Waste Diversion Services

Municipal Waste Diversion Programs & Services

Better Futures Minnesota works alongside cities and counties to design and implement practical waste diversion strategies that reduce landfill dependency and increase community recycling rates. Our programs are tailored to meet local needs, helping municipalities expand reuse opportunities, improve diversion rates, and provide residents with accessible, sustainable disposal options.

  • Deconstruction Services - A sustainable alternative to traditional demolition
  • Reuse Retail Operations at Transfer Station
  • Appliance Recycling & Recovery Programs
  • Curbside & Drop-off Waste Diversion Support
  • Recycling Events & Community Engagement Initiatives

Our Waste Diversion Locations

Better Futures Minnesota partners with cities and counties to operate practical waste diversion programs that reduce landfill waste and increase material recovery.
Our locations in Cambridge and Becker County highlight how transfer station reuse and recycling initiatives can strengthen local sustainability efforts while improving diversion rates across Minnesota.
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Transfer Station ReUse Operation - Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, Minnesota, our ReUse operation partners with the East Central Solid Waste Commission to divert reusable materials from the landfill. By capturing furniture, appliances, building materials, and household goods before they’re discarded, we create a second life for usable items while increasing diversion rates for the community.

This location supports local residents with affordable reuse options while helping the city and surrounding counties reduce waste, extend landfill life, and advance sustainable materials management.

LOCATION: 914 Highway 95 NE, Cambridge, MN 55008

Hours: 
Monday - Tuesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday - Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
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County Partnership Model - Becker County

In partnership with Becker County, Better Futures Minnesota operates a waste diversion and reuse program designed to reduce landfill dependency and recover valuable materials. Through transfer station collaboration, mattress recycling operations, and material recovery efforts, we help the county increase its diversion rate while providing convenient options for residents.


This model demonstrates how rural and regional counties across Minnesota can implement practical, scalable waste diversion strategies that benefit both the environment and the local economy.

LOCATION: 24413 Co Rd 144, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Hours:
Wednesday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
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Our Waste Diversion Impact

Better Futures Minnesota is helping communities reduce landfill waste and recover reusable materials through practical waste diversion programs. The numbers below represent the combined impact of our operations in Cambridge and Becker County, where we partner with local solid waste commissions to capture reusable materials before they enter the landfill.

MTCO₂ stands for Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent, a standard measurement used to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions avoided by diverting materials from landfills.

64

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Total tons diverted in 2024

197

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Avoided MTC02 in 2024

63

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Total tons diverted in 2025

165

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Avoided MTCO2 in 2025

Waste Diversion Sponsor

Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
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Partner With Better Futures Minnesota

Let’s build a smarter waste diversion strategy for your community. Better Futures Minnesota works with municipalities across the state to increase diversion rates, reduce landfill dependency, and create sustainable reuse and recycling programs.

Visit US:

2620 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Explore Our Related Services:

Better Futures Minnesota provides a range of services designed to reduce landfill waste, recover reusable materials, and support sustainable communities across Minnesota. From deconstruction and reuse retail operations to appliance recycling and workforce development, our programs work together to increase waste diversion while creating meaningful job opportunities.

Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, municipality, or business, our services help keep valuable materials out of landfills while strengthening Minnesota’s circular economy.
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