NEW Job opportunities in Minnesota
Dakota County is hiring an Environmental Specialist
(closing February 5th)
The Environmental Specialist position in the Environmental Initiatives Unit of the Environmental Resources Department will be responsible to assist and lead the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of landfill abatement initiatives, projects and programs. This position will be responsible for working on a variety of initiatives that support the Dakota County Solid Waste Management Plan, with a focus on implementing waste reduction, recycling and organics diversion programs, such as administering the business and multiunit property recycling programs.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is hiring two
Climate Smart Food Systems Grants Administration Specialist
(closing February 17th)
The PCA is hiring 2 grant specialists to support their Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program that will distribute $33 million in prevention of wasted food, food rescue, composting and other organics-related funds over the next 3 years. These 2 positions are full-time, 3-year temporary assignments.
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MNCC Awarded 2025 USCC Chapter of the Year
The MNCC is proudly announces that we received the 2024 USCC Chapter of Excellence Award at the 2025 USCC Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
New compostable product labeling law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency would like to inform you of a new law going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, that regulates the sale of certain products labeled as “compostable” in Minnesota. The law, Minn. Stat. § 325E.046, requires all covered products that are labeled as “compostable” and sold in Minnesota to meet certain requirements. They must be made only of wood or paper with no additives or coatings or meet specifications for composting in an industrial compost facility.
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers may not sell or offer for sale covered products that do not comply with the law. Other entities may not knowingly sell or offer for sale covered products that do not comply with the law.
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers may not sell or offer for sale covered products that do not comply with the law. Other entities may not knowingly sell or offer for sale covered products that do not comply with the law.
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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. |
