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Contact: Jordon Greenlee, Communications Intern
952-833-9522 • FAX 952-826-0389 • commintern@ci.edina.mn.us • www.CityofEdina.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City reminds residents of new law requiring use of
compostable bags
Edina, Minn., March 21, 2011 – Since the start of the New Year, Minnesota law has required
residents to use compostable bags when gathering yard and organic waste for pick up.
According to City of Edina Recycling Coordinator Solvei Wilmot, unlike traditional black plastic
waste bags, compostable waste containers will reduce the high level of plastic materials being sent to
local composting facilities. The effects of reduced processing costs and enhanced quality of finished
compost materials will expectantly result in environmentally preferable compost for yards and
gardens, she said.
The preferred collection containers are kraft paper bags, compostable plastic bags and carts that can
be provided by the refuse hauler. Unlike standard plastic bags, compostable bags are typically clear in
color. They can be purchased from most local grocery and home improvement stores.
As an alternative to using compostable plastic bags or kraft paper bags, residents can drop off their
waste at a compost facility or compost their own yard waste within the confines of their property.
Hennepin County has compost disposal sites listed on its website at Hennepin.us.
To learn more about the benefits of compostable bags, and find local retailers who carry
compostable waste material, visit BPIWorld.org.
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