Hennepin County officials are seeking residents' input on an updated solid waste plan before it is submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in October.

Metro counties must detail how they will implement the state agency's 20-year plan for reducing waste, boosting recycling and sending less trash to landfills.

Hennepin County's plan includes improving curbside organics pickup, pre-processing waste to keep recyclables out of landfills, limiting single-use items and developing a more sustainable purchasing policy.

Comments received before Sept. 5 will be considered before county officials finalize their solid waste plan and submit it to the state.

Learn more about Hennepin County's plan and submit comments at: beheardhennepin.org/solid-waste-plan.