DON'T MISS OUT
4th Annual
Kevin Tritz Memorial Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 1:30-5 pm
Como Park Golf Course
All proceeds go to the Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund
To date over $20,000 has been raised
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Don't Golf?
You can participate in the following ways.
Sponsor a hole, golf cart or happy hour. Contact Mary Cich for more information
Donate directly to the Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund
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Volunteer
Grant Update
Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program
Read more about the grant below Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program Fact Sheet
MPCA Statewide Organics Management Grant Proposal Submitted
Proposed Project; Develop and Manage a Statewide Compost Certification Program
On June 9, MNCC submitted a Grant Proposal to the MPCA. In this Grant MNCC proposes to developing a new statewide certification program, inspection criteria, and individual product parameters to support the diversion of Organic Material (OM) focused primarily on food residuals and yard & tree waste. Making quality compost products certified as safe and desirable for use in construction projects, community gardens, and by the general public will help grow the diversion of these materials.
This program will target OM collected and delivered to composting facilities by implementing the Process to Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP). The finished compost has been tested using the USCC’s Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) program, based on “Test Methods For Compost and Composting” (TMECC). It is safe for use and meets or exceeds the inert standards set by this project.
This certification program could eventually address other feedstocks such as manures, biochar, and digestate from AD digesters.
This program will target OM collected and delivered to composting facilities by implementing the Process to Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP). The finished compost has been tested using the USCC’s Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) program, based on “Test Methods For Compost and Composting” (TMECC). It is safe for use and meets or exceeds the inert standards set by this project.
This certification program could eventually address other feedstocks such as manures, biochar, and digestate from AD digesters.
MNCC May/June Newsletter Now Available
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Join or Renew MNCC Today
MNCC membership good now through December 31, 2024.
If you'd like an invoice for membership, email us at [email protected].
If you'd like an invoice for membership, email us at [email protected].
Thank you to all who attended our Annual Meeting
Although the event was changed to virtual only at the last minute due to some concerns about Covid exposures among the group, it was a well received event and a great turn out.
New at this year's Annual Meeting was the addition of several presentations during the last half hour.
Thank you to those who presented.
Program Updates:
Dakota County, John Exner | Anoka County, Kathryn Jordan | Ramsey County, Michael Reed
Creekside Soils, Cassandra Meuffels | MPCA Greater MN Grants, Gwen Jenkins
Processor Updates:
SMSC / Dakota Prairie, Dustin Montey | SET, Jake Duame | Glacial Ridge and partnering counties, Nathan Reinbold
33 people were able to join the meeting.
Click the image below to view the presentation.
New at this year's Annual Meeting was the addition of several presentations during the last half hour.
Thank you to those who presented.
Program Updates:
Dakota County, John Exner | Anoka County, Kathryn Jordan | Ramsey County, Michael Reed
Creekside Soils, Cassandra Meuffels | MPCA Greater MN Grants, Gwen Jenkins
Processor Updates:
SMSC / Dakota Prairie, Dustin Montey | SET, Jake Duame | Glacial Ridge and partnering counties, Nathan Reinbold
33 people were able to join the meeting.
Click the image below to view the presentation.
Thank you to those who participated in the
Presenting Sponsor
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Supporting Sponsors:
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MNCC Supports Minnesota’s Composting Industry
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Trainings & Workshops
Professional online and in-person learning, taught by leading experts.
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Community Outreach
Plate to Garden Compost provides opportunity for organizations to raise money, while educating citizens about the benefits of composting and use of finished compost.
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Legislative Action
Legislative monitoring and prioritizing.
Compostable product labeling bill passed in the 2023 Legislative Session! |
Supporting Composter
MNCC sub group is developing a series of workshops called Defining Compost to help ensure the highest quality product for the end user.
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Market Development
Support the expansion of the composting industry in Minnesota. This includes collection, processing and creating new opportunities.
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Compliance of Resources
Highlight useful resources related to implementing organics collection and recycling programs.
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4 Ways to Help Advance Composting in Minnesota
US Composting Council Resources
As a state chapter of the US Composting Council, the MNCC is excited to promote national-level certifications and resources that will enhance composting in Minnesota. Examples include
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Certified Compost Operations Manager, a program for new compost site operators that verifies their ability to run safe compost sites capable of producing high-quality compost. More information can be found on the USCC certification website. |
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Seal of Testing Assurance Certifications, a testing program that works to raise consumers' confidence in the quality of compost being produced at commercial sites. Participating Minnesota sites can be found on the USCC website. |
