Start recycling your food scraps and yard waste into compost—right in your backyard. About 25 percent of what we throw away is organic materials like food, napkins and paper towels that are compostable. Hennepin County offers free online webinars and in-person workshops to help you get started.

Free backyard composting webinars and workshops
Composting & Recycling Specialist Kira Berglund will share tips for backyard composting in free online webinars and an in-person workshop. Learn how to set up your compost pile, what materials you can compost, how to get the mix right, and more.

Webinar dates:

• Friday, Sept. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. Virtual. Register here.
• Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Virtual. Register here.

In-person workshop:

• Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In-person. Register here.
• Location: Maple Grove Library, 8001 Main St, Maple Grove, MN 55369
• Attendees of the in-person workshop will be entered into a drawing to win a free compost bin from the county. No purchase is necessary. You must be present to win. Learn more about the county's wood and wire mesh compost bins.

Registration: There is no charge to sign up, but registration is required.

Learn more about backyard composting in Hennepin County at hennepin.us/composting.