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Eureka Recycling | 2828 Kennedy St NE | Minneapolis, MN 55413
(651) 222-7678 | FAX (651) 623-3277 | info@eurekarecycling.org
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There’s no place like home...TO COMPOST!

Composting at home is one of the easiest things that individuals and families can do to significantly reduce the amount of waste they produce. With just a little set-up you can quickly start composting kitchen scraps right in your own backyard or worm bin. Composting at home saves energy, avoids the negative effects of wasting, and provides nutrient rich soil for your yard or garden! For much more information about the environmental benefits of composting, check out our full report.
 
Composting at home is easy and everyone can start right now!

Have a backyard? Start backyard composting!

  • Need help finding a bin? Check out our Where to Buy a Compost Bin factsheet.

  • Not sure what to put in your bin? Here's a list of everything you can compost in your bin.

  • Our Backyard Composting factsheet can guide you through the complete process, even if you need some troubleshooting help along the way!

  • Check with your city for the local regulations for backyard composting. Here are the ordinances for Saint Paul and Minneapolis that allow composting in your backyard.



Don’t have a backyard? Start worm composting!







Having trouble or want to know more about the environmental benefits of composting? Please call our composting hotline at (651) 222-SORT (7678) and we can answer all your questions!

* The City Farmer website offers some great pictures on how to set up backyard and worm compost bins.

 
Connect to the Community of Composters

Already compost? Teach your neighbors!

  • Help them get or build a bin

  • Help them find a place for their bin

  • Tell them about what they can compost

  • Share stories about how your like to compost and how you use your compost



Join the composting movement – visit our restaurant page to support local restaurants, co-ops, and businesses who are Making Dirt, Not Waste!

Macalester-Groveland Residents – Join your neighbors to attend the March 18th or 20th workshop on how to save energy by reducing your waste through composting and energy efficiency.