Organics Collection & Drop-Off Programs
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Organics collection and drop-off programs transport organics to a commercial composting facility for processing. These facilities can accept a wider variety of materials than you can compost at home. Collection and drop-off programs take a wide range of materials, including all types of food (such as meat, bones, and dairy products), as well as food-soiled and non-recyclable papers, compostable plastics, and other household items.
Visit our "What is Compostable?" section to learn more about what can be placed in the organics bin. |
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Residential Organics Program Locator Map
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Wondering what organics recycling programs are closest to you? The MNCC partnered with Carver County Environmental Services to create a locator map to help Minnesotans find information and opportunities for organics recycling closest to their homes or businesses. Options include both curbside organics programs as well as organics drop-off sites run by county or city entities.
To use the map, click here on the map image to navigate to the main page. Users can input an address, as well as a distance, to narrow down the closest resources to them. The default distance is 10 miles from an input address. This resource is ever evolving as Minnesota's organics programs grow and is being regularly updated. If a program is missing, please email [email protected] with a link to the program so it can be added quickly to the map. |
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Communities with Organics Recycling Programs
Twin Cities Metro |
Greater Minnesota:
Becker County City Resources:
Douglas County Hubbard County McLeod County Nicollet County Otter Tail County Pope County Rice County Stevens County St. Louis County
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How to Set Up an Organics Drop-Off Program
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1. Find a location for the drop-off site. Existing recycling drop-off sites are recommended.
2. Find a hauler and compost site. In some cases, the compost site may also haul organics to their compost facility. 3. Receive approval to open the site. Drop-offs can be paired with:
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4. Get residents to participate! Use the Organics Recycling Outreach Guide to make sure you're using proper terminology and are identifying the correct materials that are accepted at organics recycling composting facilities in Minnesota.
For more information or to get the Limited Solid Waste Collection Services Transfer Facility Permit application, go to the MPCA's website:
- Some drop-off programs charge fees for participation; others do not.
- Some drop-off programs are only open during designated hours (ex. those at transfer stations or PBR yard waste composting sites); participants at others can use the site at their own convenience.
For more information or to get the Limited Solid Waste Collection Services Transfer Facility Permit application, go to the MPCA's website:
Video Resources
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Check out this video from Ramsey county about collecting food scraps and dropping them off at drop-off sites!
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"What happens to the organics I place in the cart for collection from my home?"
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