Backyard Composting

Backyard Composting

Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale

The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) has partnered with the City of Minnetonka to provide rain barrels and compost bins at a discounted price to the public. You do not need to be a Minnetonka resident to order.

Steps to Ordering:

1. You must pre-order online through RAM.  The order deadline is April 6, 2012.
2. Pick up your order at the City of Minnetonka Public Works Facility.  You must pick up your order on Friday April 20 or Saturday April 21, 2012.  These are the only dates available to get your order. If you cannot arrange for your order to be picked up on these dates, please do not place an order.

Prices:
Rain Barrel: $69 plus tax (Regular Price: $139)
Compost Bin: $55 plus tax (Regular Price: $105)

Pickup Location:
Minnetonka Public Works
11522 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55305

Contact:
RAM (952) 473-0048

See the event flier for pictures or see them on display at the RAM education and resource center located at 852B Lake Street East, Wayzata, MN 55391. Hours open to the public: M-F 10am – 4pm.

RAM is also holding several other sales throughout the spring, if you miss out there will be other opportunities. Check the RAM website for information about additional sale events. 

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Residential Compost Guidelines

Compost must be contained in a structure that is designed to limit odors as well as rodent and pest access. Compost structures must be made of impenetrable, and durable material such as wood, plastic or fiberglass, and enclosed on the top and sides.  The compost structure must not exceed a total of 150 cubic feet in volume. Wire structures,...

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