Minnesota Composting Council

Join the MNCC Board of Directors!

The Minnesota Composting Council is expanding its board from 10 - 11 board members for 2017. A total of four positions are up for election. Board members hold three year terms. If you are interested in running for the Minnesota Composting Council Board of Directors, please complete the nomination form below. To be elected to the board, members must be a member of the MNCC for at least 1-year prior to the election of the Board and must maintain membership of the USCC and the MNCC if elected to the board throughout the term.

The MNCC presents the:
“Compostable Plastic and Its Role in Organics Recycling” work shop

When: November 10, 2016
Where: Circle Pines City Hall; 200 Civic Heights Cir, Circle Pines, MN 55014
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Registration begins at 8:30 am

The work shop features premier speakers that include Dr. Ramani Narayan, Michigan State University, presenting on “Understanding the Science behind Compostable Plastics & the supporting ASTM standards”, Mr. Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director of the Biodegradable Products Institute presenting on the “Certification of Compostable Plastics”, and Ms. Miriam Holsinger, Program Development Manager for Eureka Recycling: “Compostable Plastics at Zero Waste Events”. Additional speakers to be confirmed.

For more information click here.

MNCC Initiatives

The MNCC has under taken two significant initiatives recently: 1) developed comments on the Metro Solid Waste draft Policy Plan, and 2) developed a legislative platform. Details of both initiatives can be found on our Advocacy page under the Resource & Education tab.

2017 Plate to Garden Compost

Now taking requests for 2017 Plate to Garden Compost Events! A fundraising opportunity that also helps the environment!

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. Click the Plate to Garden Compost bag for the program brochure.

For program details and past events and pictures Click Here

The 2016 Midwest Compost Operator Training was a huge success.

Thank you to all who attended, presented, and supported the 2016 Midwest Compost Operator Training!

Thank you to the sponsors of the training:

Plate to Garden Compost program featured in BioCycle!

The MNCC is proud to share that its Plate to Garden Compost program was featured in the May 2016 issue of BioCycle Magazine!

Plate to Garden is a fundraiser for any organization interesting in selling compost to their friends, family and the general public. The MNCC coordinates the delivery of compost, provides bags and equipment, and helps promote the event. The fundraising organization is responsible for selecting a delivery location for the compost, mobilizing necessary volunteers, promoting the event, and coordinating the return of borrowed supplies.

For more information on the Plate to Garden program, or to sign up to host an event, Contact Us today!