Join the MNCC

The Minnesota Composting Council (MNCC) works hard to assist in the development, expansion and promotion of organics collection programs and the composting industry.
 
With your support, the MNCC will continue to:
  • Expand training and webinars for composters, educators and compost users
  • Advance industry research and development through the Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund
  • Push legislative priorities and advocacy efforts for the industry like:
    • Compostable Product Labeling Bill introduced in the 2021 session
    • Comments to the MPCA draft PFAS Monitoring Plan
  • Help close the loop and get compost back to residents through our community fundraiser Plate to Garden Compost program
  • Address issues affecting the industry
  • Increase knowledge, awareness and use of compost by everyone including residents, gardeners, landscape architects, and engineers
  • Compile and share research, best practices, and educational materials for collection programs, composting operations and compost use​
Become a Member today and support this important work. Payments accepted PayPal, credit card or check. 
Recent accomplishments
  • Supported law banning PFAS in food service packaging (passed 2021)
  • Introduced compostable product labeling bill (2021)
  • Updated fact sheets for compost use and compost and climate connection (2021)
  • Funded development of phosphorous and compost white paper (2019)
  • Completed economic impact analysis of composting industry in Minnesota (2014, 2017)
  • Sponsor International Compost Awareness Week annually
What’s next
  • Updating the Economic Impact of Composting Industry Study
  • Holding jumping worms training (2/1/22) – Sign up online!
  • Facilitating discussions around the need for a definition for compost in State Statutes
  • Supporting the development of new composting programs
Market Development Activities in 2021
  • Held 3 workshops on compost use in municipal projects
  • Distributed over 100 cubic yards of compost through the Plate to Garden Compost Program
  • MNCC Day at a St. Paul Saint’s game (free compost given away)
  • Celebrated International Compost Awareness Week with a large public event at the Urban Growler
  • Increased public awareness of the many uses of compost and it’s benefits through increased social media presence 

Benefits of MNCC Membership

  • Supporting the expansion of composting in Minnesota
  • Receive electronic communications regarding the composting and organics management scene locally
  • Receive discounted rates to MNCC events
  • Provide input into making the organization work for you
  • Access to composting professionals who can help create and/or improve a composting program in your area
  • Eligibility to serve on the MNCC Board of Directors

Membership gives you access to the MNCC's website "Member’s Only Area", which includes presentations from workshops you may have missed, e-newsletters, and reduced rates for workshops and training's and supports:
  • compost operator trainings,
  • emerging issues workshops on compostable plastics and PFAS,
  • special events like the International Compost Awareness Week outreach and compost giveaway at Urban Growler,
  • Plate to Garden events and fundraising programs,
  • advocacy on legislative issues,
  • committee work focused on compost market development, compostable products, outreach to industry and educators, 
  • research on topics of concern to the compost industry,
  • and much more.