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Reminder from Compost it Right 👇All clean printed or coated cardboard like cereal, pop, pasta, etc. should go in your ta...
05/28/2026

Reminder from Compost it Right 👇

All clean printed or coated cardboard like cereal, pop, pasta, etc. should go in your tan-lid recycling cart, not your green-lid organics cart.

Think before you throw! Keeping recyclables out of the organics cart helps us create cleaner, higher-quality compost.

McLeod For Tomorrow's 25-26 cohort stopped out at Creekside Soils yesterday to learn more about Hutchinson’s Curbside Or...
05/22/2026

McLeod For Tomorrow's 25-26 cohort stopped out at Creekside Soils yesterday to learn more about Hutchinson’s Curbside Organics Program and get a behind-the-scenes look at our facility operations.

It was great to spend time with such an engaged group of local leaders asking thoughtful questions and learning how food scraps and yard waste are turned into compost right here in our community.

Thanks for stopping by and helping spread the word on how to Compost it Right!

Beautiful day to welcome students out to Creekside Soils! 🌱There’s nothing quite like seeing the full cycle firsthand, f...
05/20/2026

Beautiful day to welcome students out to Creekside Soils! 🌱

There’s nothing quite like seeing the full cycle firsthand, from curbside collected food scraps and yard waste to the nutrient-rich compost it becomes.

Are you part of a class, club, or community group interested in touring the facility and learning more?

Request a tour! https://hutchinsonmn.gov/city-services/utilities/composting/tour-the-facility/

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the garden on Saturday, whether it was to ask questions about the project, talk com...
05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the garden on Saturday, whether it was to ask questions about the project, talk composting, or help plant this year’s seeds and plants. You are all a part of this living demonstration garden! 🌱

Be sure to check back throughout the Hutchinson Farmers Market season. The garden will quickly grow and change week by week, and you’ll start to notice differences between the compost-amended plot and the non-amended plot.

Plus, the UMN Extension McLeod & Meeker County Master Gardeners and Compost it Right have all sorts of fun kids activities planned throughout the season. We can’t wait to grow with you this summer!

Don't forget to check out the Compost it Right garden at tomorrow's Farmers Market! Located behind the Depot building, j...
05/16/2026

Don't forget to check out the Compost it Right garden at tomorrow's Farmers Market! Located behind the Depot building, just follow the signs 😁

The UMN Extension McLeod & Meeker County Master Gardeners and Creekside Soil's staff will be helping kiddos plant this season's vegetables and flowers 🍅🫑🥕🌼

Saturday, May 16th: 8am-12pm

What a beautiful day to make compost ☀️Just a reminder that we are fully stocked and ready for Saturday’s compostable ba...
05/08/2026

What a beautiful day to make compost ☀️

Just a reminder that we are fully stocked and ready for Saturday’s compostable bag pickup from 9:00 am–1:00 pm at the McLeod County Fairgrounds Country Diner.

If you have a curbside organics cart but haven’t started collecting your kitchen food scraps yet, this is a great time to start! Food scraps + yard waste together help create nutrient-rich compost right here in Hutchinson. 🍎🌱

Pick-up Form:
https://hutchinsonmn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Compostable-Bag-PU-Form-May-2026.pdf

Quick update for today’s compostable bag pickup:We’re running a little tight on compostable bags so there’s a chance we ...
05/06/2026

Quick update for today’s compostable bag pickup:

We’re running a little tight on compostable bags so there’s a chance we could run out this evening. If you’re planning to come today, earlier is your best bet.

We should be restocked by Saturday (9am-1pm), so that’s a great backup option if today doesn’t work out!

Thanks for rolling with us and for continuing to Compost it Right!

05/06/2026
It’s International Compost Awareness Week 2026 🌱Whether you compost at home or utilize Hutchinson’s curbside organics pr...
05/04/2026

It’s International Compost Awareness Week 2026 🌱

Whether you compost at home or utilize Hutchinson’s curbside organics program, you’re part of the solution.

This year’s theme, “Feed the Soil That Feeds Us,” couldn’t be more fitting. It’s exactly what we’re doing right here, taking food scraps and yard waste and turning them back into nutrient-rich compost that helps grow more food.

A true full circle.

Don’t forget — compostable bag pickup is happening next week! We will have kitchen counter food scrap bins available for...
04/30/2026

Don’t forget — compostable bag pickup is happening next week!

We will have kitchen counter food scrap bins available for households who haven’t received one yet. If you’re not collecting your food scraps for composting, this is a great time to start and make the most of your curbside organics cart!

2026 Compostable Bag Pickup
📍 McLeod County Fairgrounds – Country Diner

Dates & Times:
• Monday–Wednesday, May 4–6 | 4:00–6:30 pm
• Saturday, May 9 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm

Swing by, grab your bags, and get set up to Compost it Right!

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1500 Adams Street SE
Hutchinson, MN
55350

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