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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.

​Grant Funding Available to Help Expand Markets for Compost

​The MPCA posted a Request for Proposal for Recycling Market Development Projects.

Funding is available for projects that will build lasting capacity to support recycling markets in Minnesota. The goal is to increase recycling feedstock value, increase end market capacity, divert recyclable materials from disposal, incorporate recyclable materials in manufacturing and create jobs in Minnesota. 

The RFP identifies projects that use organics (includes food waste, food-soiled paper products, and compostable food service ware accepted at industrial compost facilities) as a priority area.
 
Eligible applicant: Businesses, economic development, non-profit organizations; colleges, universities, and local governmental units located in Minnesota
Application deadline: January 8, 2021
Total funds: $400,000
Awards: Maximum $200,000; minimum $50,000
Match requirement: 25% (Applicants must provide at least 25% match of the grant award)
Grant Website and link to RFP: Apply Now: Recycling Market Development Grant

All questions must be emailed to: grants.pca@state.mn.us with the subject line “Recycling Market Development Grant 2021 Question.”
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Thank you to the sponsors, speakers and attendees of our
​December 3, 2020 webinar:
​Compost Use by Local Governments: Policies and Projects!


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

Thank You to Our Sponsors of the Webinar

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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.

Click here for More information on International Compost Awareness Week

​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. 
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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.
  • Economic Impact Study of the Minnesota Compost Industry

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!
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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.

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