Minnesota Composting Council

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 figure out what the issue is.

Yard Waste Compost Facility Operator Training Course

The Minnesota Composting Council, in conjunction with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), is offering a one-day training for yard waste compost facility operators. This one-day training will satisfy the training requirement in MPCA's compost rule for source-separated compost facility operators.

August 16, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn, Maple Grove, Minnesota (6350 Vinewood Lane, 55311)

A grant from the MPCA will allow for scholarships to public entities.

For full details click here.

Organics Collection Programs Workshop

When: July 11, 2017
Where: Stillwater KC Hall
1910 Greely Street S., Stillwater, MN 55082
Program: 9:00 am to 2:20 pm
Tour: 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm
Agenda
Networking: 3:30 to.?? Location to be announced

Are you thinking about starting a source separated organics (SSO) drop off program or a curbside collection program? If you are then this workshop is for you.

The Minnesota Composting Council has pulled together program managers of successful program from both Greater Minnesota and the Metro area to talk about their programs. They will discuss initial project planning, administrative support, permitting, promotion strategies, participation rates contamination issues and surprising fact or lessons learned.

The workshop will be followed by a tour of Self-Eco, a manufacturer of a compostable plastic products.

Please join us for a Networking event after the tour.

Midwest Compost Operator Training Course

The 2017 Compost Operator Training Course is an immersive three-day school featuring a mix of classroom, hands-on and field experience. Course content is geared for both new and experienced compost facility operators, on-farm composters, extension educators, city administrators and zoning officials and others -- anyone who would like to understand more about composting and who desires to improve their compost quality, regulations, marketing and profitability.

When: July 11-13, 2017
Where: University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Registration: $550/by June 16th ($650 after June 16th)
Attendance limit: 35 students

For more information click here.

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: www.thecompoststory.com

MPCA accepting MN GreenCorps members applications. Applications due June 9th.

Minnesota GreenCorps is an environmentally focused AmeriCorps program that provides the opportunity to serve your community, the environment and develop your professional skill set.

MNCC Member, Carver County is a host site for a MN GreenCorps member next year. Here's the summary of that project:

Carver County's MN GreenCorps Member will…
• Assist with a residential source separated organics program roll-out in a select Carver County city.
• Distribute surveys and encourage resident participation in the organics program through education, outreach, and disseminating organics recycling starter kits.
• Expand reuse opportunities in the County through two County operated product reuse rooms. Introduce electronics collection for the reuse rooms, increase marketing, develop an online inventory system, and expand education efforts.
• Complete a 2017-18 Economic Impact of Composting Study in partnership with the MN Composting Council.
• Plan, market, and coordinate two compost specific workshops in partnership with the MN Composting Council.

Plate to Garden Compost
Sign up your event today!

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

MNCC Board Members receive awards at the USCC Conference!

Rufus Chaney Award
Congratulations go out to Marcus Zbinden for being awarded the US Composting Councils Rufus Chaney Award. The Award goes to an individual who has displayed excellence in the area of compost research over a period of a minimum of 10 years. This award recognizes those individuals whose breath of research and/or research findings have had a significant impact on the composting industry and/or end users of compost.

When congratulated for receiving the award, Marcus said: "I appreciate the congratulations but the research was a team effort and it was only possible with the hard work of Tom Halbach, Anne Ludvik, Kellie Kish, Ginny Black and Tim Farnan, as well as, a bunch of money from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Hi-Kellog Award
Congratulations go out to Ginny Black for being awarded the USCC's Hi-Kellogg Award. The awarded is given to an individual who has displayed outstanding service to the U. S. composting industry over a period of many years and recognizes individuals who have left a lasting positive impact on the U.S. composting industry. Ginny said "No one ever does anything alone and that there are many friends and colleges who worked with her to move the industry forward".