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Food scraps aren’t trash, compost them.

Now’s your chance to make a difference for your community and give your food scraps a new life. The Minnesota Composting Council (MNCC) is here to help. Get started at home – it’s easier than you think!

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Ready to turn food scraps into something good? Find a composting program near you and make a difference right in your own community. Click on the partner logo below to be directed to information on your program. Don’t see your local program listed? Click on Find my program for more options.

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Frequently asked questions

We’re all learning as we go! Explore our FAQs to:

  • Find simple tips that keep composting easy
  • Get answers to common questions you may have along the way.
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Log in to access free tools — templates fo social posts, postcards, ads, radio, videos, a growing photography library and more — everything you need to share the do’s and don’ts of organics recycling. New resources are always being added, so check back often!

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Community impact

I never thought composting would be so easy to integrate into my daily life! Now the kids are excited to help by collecting food scraps when we make dinner. It makes me feel good knowing I’m doing something small for the environment and my community.”

— Linda, Alexandria

Since we started composting, our trash bin hardly smells and fills up so much slower. It feels good knowing less of our waste ends up in a landfill.”

— Carissa, St. Cloud

Up here, it’s about keeping our rivers and Lake Superior healthy. Composting is one way we can take care of the land and water we’re proud of.”

— Roberto, Duluth

At first I thought composting would be hard, but it’s just one extra bin in the kitchen and a quick drop-off. Now it’s second nature.”

— Maribelle, Belle Plain

I love that our food scraps turn into something that actually helps gardens grow. Composting makes me feel like we’re part of the whole cycle.”

— Stephanie, Carver

Composting starts with doing it the right way – including using compostable bags. Inquire about a Compost Starter Kit so you can get started at home today!

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