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Compost Operator Training

Anouncing a second compost operator training.

When: July 25, 2018
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Maple Grove, MN
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

For more details click here.

Midwest Compost School

Announcing Midwest Compost School 2018!

When: July 10-12, 2018
Where: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

For more details, click here.

Plate to Garden Compost

Plate to Garden Compost provides community organization, schools, and others the opportunity to raise money while educating citizens about the benefits of composting and using finished compost.

For program details, past events, and pictures Click Here

Members Only Web Area

MNCC has launched a members only area of the website. The first area added is a "Members Events" webpage. Members will be able access reduced member registration rates for all MNCC workshops and trainings.

MNCC members were emailed an invite to create their own username and password to receive access to these pages. If you did not see the email in your inbox, check your junk folder. If you still aren’t seeing the email, send us an email at compostmn@gmail.com and we’ll help you troubleshoot the issue.

The MNCC would like to thank all our past sponsors

The Compost Story

The Compost Story involves a host of film stars urging citizens to compost. Much of the funding for the project came from members of the USCC after one of the founders, Finian Makepeace, introduced the project at COMPOST2017.

Share the video with others who may not understand the benefits of composting and using compost. For more, visit their website: kisstheground.com/thecompoststory

Join the movement

Become a member of the USCC and the MNCC and help us reduce the waste going to landfills!

What we do:

Train Compost Operators
Hold Educational Workshops
Promote Pro-Composting Legislation
Develop Education Programs to Forward the Use of Compost

Get Involved

Participate in a MNCC Committee

Email compostmn@gmail.com to get involved.
Committees include:

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)
Legislative and Environmental Affairs
Plate to Garden Compost
Compostable Products
Market Development
Training and Events
Communications
Membership

If there's a topic you'd like the MNCC to consider forming a committee to discuss, please share it with us!

Minnesota Composting in the News

June 24, 2018 - Put waste in its place: Organics recycling program now available
April 5, 2018 - Minnesota Daily: State bills would prevent local governments from regulating to-go containers, enforcing ranked-choice voting
April 2, 2018 - Southwest Journal: Bill to nullify polystyrene ban draws opposition
April 1, 2018 - Duluth News Tribune: Local View: Legislators looking to -re-empt locals on packaging, health, environment
March 30, 2018 - Kare11: Lawmakers take on takeout containers
March 29, 2018 - MPR News: Local control v. statewide standard -- battle over preemption continues
March 9, 2018 - MinnPost: It's locals vs. the Legislature, round 2: The battle over pre-emption is back at Minnesota Capitol
2/10/2017 - MNR News: Plastics tech makes composting easier. But will businesses get on board
2/9/2017 - Kare 11: MN researchers invent 'corn' tires
12/10/2016 - Southwest Journal: Food waste represents biggest recycling opportunity, study finds
11/26/2016 - Star Tribune: Hennepin County to give cities incentive to start organics recycling
11/11/2016 - Days of Operation for Northfield's Compost Site Extended
10/18/2016 - Fox 21: WLSSD Yard Waste Compost Site Expands Hours
9/28/2016 - MPR News: Can compost harm the environment?
9/12/2016 - CIty of Minneapolis: Organics recycling reaches 40 percent opt-in rate
7/11/2016 - Monitor: Organics recycling site opens in Como Park
7/11/2016 - Sun Patriot: County approves compost project
7/7/2016 - Recycling Today: Quest expands customer portfolio
7/3/2016 - ABC Newspapers: Recycling options: Organics are a resource, not a waste