Watch Finian Makepeace's Presentation from ICAW

Watch the recording from Finian Makepeace's presentation during International Compost Awareness Week. Thank you to the NCCC for coordinating this event!

Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week
​with MNCC and Urban Growler Brewery!

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is May 2nd-8th. The Minnesota Composting Council will be celebrating all week long with different compost-related activities, ending in a Plate to Garden event on Saturday, May 8th at the Urban Growler in St. Paul. Visit the MNCC’s ICAW page to stay up-to-date with the week’s activities. http://www.mncompostingcouncil.org/international-compost-awareness-week.html
 
Be sure to join us on May 8th so you can grab a bag of compost for use in your garden, on your lawn, or for spring planting. We’ll have prizes to give away, education about compost programs in Minnesota, and free bags of compost! This event will be respectful of COVID-19 protocols. The MNCC looks forward to celebrating with you on May 8th!
Who: Minnesota Composting Council and Urban Growler
Where: Urban Growler, St. Paul
When: May 8th, 12-5pm
What: The MNCC wants to celebrate ICAW with you! Head down to the Urban Growler on May 8th to grab a free bag of compost and enter into a drawing to earn prizes like kitchen scrap collection pails, compost bins, or an ICAW poster. While you’re at it, make a reservation to drink or dine with the Urban Growler on their website: https://www.urbangrowlerbrewing.com/

Urban Growler

International Compost Awareness Week
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Compostable Products Legislation

 The MNCC has been working for the past several years, in conjunction with composters, product manufacturers, local units of government and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to finalize language to amend MN Stat. 325E.046 to apply to food service products and other packaging claiming compostability instead of just bags. 

Visit our Advocacy web page for the most recent updates.

Thank you to the sponsors of the
MNCC's three Market Development Webinars

Visit our Recent Events webpage to access the recording of the webinar. Stay tuned for announcement on our next two webinars in this series. 

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Register your Plate to Garden Compost event today!

Spring will be here before you know it! Time to start planning your Spring Plate to Garden event for your non-profit, business, or school!

Schedule your Plate to Garden Event during International Compost Awareness Week May 2-8, 2021.

Visit the MNCC Plate to Garden page for more information.

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​New Report on Phosphorus in Compost. Click here to read the full report.

Organics Locator Map Now Available

The MNCC is proud to now support an interactive Organics Locator Map. Created in collaboration with the MPCA, this map will be annually updated to display the Yard Waste Only and Food and Yard Waste sites that are licensed and located throughout the state of Minnesota.

​Visit the Organics Locator Map page to learn more about the map's features. 

Economic Impact Study

The MNCC is proud to present the Economic Impact Study of the Minnesota Compost Industry! Published in December 2018, this study dives into the composting world and takes a comprehensive look at the economic impact and economic growth potential of Minnesota's composting industry. With direct comparisons drawn between recent data and data gathered in the MNCC's 2014 Economic Impact Survey, these newly released results showcase the vibrant, growing compost industry in Minnesota.

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 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:

  • Compost Operator Trainings
  • Educational Workshops
  • Promote Pro-Composting Legislation
  • Develop Education Programs to Forward the Use of Compost

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Participate in a MNCC Committee 

To get involved, email compostmn@gmail.com.
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

Visit our In the News page for articles on the MNCC and other hot topics like organics recycling, legislative updates, and information on PFAS.