Compost Connect Pilot Program
At Johnson Ops Tree Care, we strive to utilize every material that returns to our yard. We invite you to help us establish a composting program in the community. We’re looking for 25 families in our area interested in bringing their food scraps to our location in Holmen. Contact us at 608 526-6297 or email lilly@johnsonopstreecare.com
We are excited to hear from you,
1. Complete a Contact Form on our site or call our office 608 526-6297. Our site is located at Johnson Ops Tree Care, 722 Western Ave, Holmen, WI 54636. .
2. Collect food scraps and put them in provided bags.
3. Drop off collected scraps as needed at the Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus, Tuesday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., through December 31, 2025.
Acceptable items
Fruits
Vegetables
Meat and fish
Dairy products
Eggs and eggshells
Pasta, beans, and rice
Bread and cereal
Nuts and shells
Coffee grounds
Not accepted
Grease
Oil
Gum
Bones
Produce stickers
Glass or plastic
Waste
Pet or animal waste
Collection tips
Use a container: Reuse a coffee can, ice cream bucket, or popcorn tin line with your bag, and collect food scraps. Using a container with an airtight lid reduces odor.
Keep it cool: Storing your food scraps in the fridge or freezer will reduce smell and remind you to collect food scraps while cooking.
Drop off weekly: Compostable bags are made to break down, storing organics in them for more than a week can cause the bag to break and spill.