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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City Offers Free Tabletop Compost Buckets for Residents
Edina, Minn., Aug. 30, 2016 – To encourage residents to recycle their organics, the City of Edina is giving
away free MaxAir Buckets, a tabletop compost bucket with compostable bags. They are available for pick up
at the Edina Police Department, 4801 W. 50th St.
“Hennepin County has a goal to reduce the amount of organics that is thrown into the trash by 3 to 5
percent by 2030,” said Solvei Wilmot, Recycling Coordinator. “Every resident who does his or her small part
will help to achieve that goal.”
MaxAir Buckets use BioBags to collect kitchen food scraps. The open-air design of the MaxAir Bucket,
coupled with the compostable bag, allows moisture to escape. This dries food waste more quickly, which
reduces the rate of bacterial buildup that causes odor. The buckets also have a hinged top for easy disposal of
organics. When full, the MaxAir Buckets should be emptied into an organics cart or a backyard compost bin.
Residents should check with their refuse hauler for organic collection service and request a cart.
“Instead of ending up in the landfills -- taking up the space -- recycled organics turns into compost, which is
great for gardens,” said Wilmot.
Fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products, baked goods, eggs, pet food, coffee grounds, tea bags and
houseplant trimmings can all be composted. For a complete list of compostable items, visit
EdinaMN.gov/compost_buckets.
The MaxAir Buckets were purchased through a Hennepin County grant.
For more information, contact Wilmot at 952-826-0463.
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