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Free Compost Workshops this Fall

Join our District Councils and Saint Paul Public Works for one of the free upcoming compost workshops.

Participants of all skill levels are invited to learn more about composting in their backyards. Attendees should be 13 years or older, or 8-12 with an adult. 

BACKYARD COMPOSTING 

Ford Road Federation/West 7th Community Council 

When: Thursday, October 22, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Palace Recreation Center (781 Palace Ave, St Paul MN, 55102)

Click here to register for the October 22 Workshop

BACKYARD COMPOSTING 

Macalester-Groveland Community Council

When: Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Edgcumbe Recreation Center (320 Griggs St S, St Paul MN, 55105)

Click here to register for the October 29 Workshop

VERMICOMPOSTING (Indoor composting with worms, supplies included)

Public Works Garbage & Recycling

When: Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: Solid Waste & Recycling Facility (60 W Sycamore, St Paul MN, 55116)

Click here to register for the November 14 Workshop

What is Food Scraps Recycling? 

Recycling food scraps (also called organics) is a great way to reduce your waste. Collect food scraps and take them to an organics collection location. Collected organics go to an industrial compost facility where they break down and become compost. The finished compost is great for gardens and landscaping projects.

There are seven organics recycling drop-off sites in Saint Paul. Drop-off sites operated by the District Councils are open 24/7. Drop-off sites operated by Ramsey County have limited hours. See below for more details.

How to Recycle Food Scraps

Pick up free compostable bags (limit two per visit) at any organics recycling drop-off site. 

  • Fill the bags with food waste and other accepted materials.
  • Bring the bagged materials to a drop-off site.
  • Put the bagged materials in the designated organics recycling container.

Food Scraps Drop-Off Details (Ramsey County)

District Council Drop-Off Sites

Our District Councils operate three organics drop-off sites throughout Saint Paul. These sites are open 24/7, year-round. 

  • Como Park, 1149 Beulah Lane
  • Highland Park, 800 Snelling Ave. S. (Enclosure located in parking lot across from water tower.)
  • Union Park, corner of Carroll Avenue & Griggs Street North
  • PERMANENTLY CLOSED - Macalester-Groveland, 1647 Grand Ave. (Enclosure located in parking lot across from 1648 Grand Ave.)

Ramsey County Drop-Off Sites

You can bring organics to any Ramsey County Yard Waste Drop-Off Site and place them in the organics recycling bin. 

Please note: Ramsey County drop-off sites have limited hours. 

View Ramsey County Drop-Off Sites

Backyard Composting

Food scraps can become compost in your backyard. Learn how to create compost while reducing waste at home.

Learn About Backyard Composting

Future Food Scraps Collection

We're partnering with Ramsey County to provide food scraps collection with regular garbage service. The program will be free and available to all residents. In the meantime, bring your food scraps to one of our drop-off sites or compost them in your yard.

For more information, visit FoodScrapsPickup.com or call 651-661-9393.