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called the "Master Recycler/Composter" (Brandt, 2017; Hennepin County, n.d.). Upon completion, those who go through the training then fulfill 30 hours of volunteer time and are encouraged to continue their volunteer efforts through community events. These volunteers are very hands-on in helping to enrich and contribute to programs such as a city's organics recycling efforts (Hennepin County, n.d.). Despite the current challenges associated with curbside organics recycling implementation, it is a viable option once a transfer station has been established. Several cities' staff reported successfully implementing curbside pickup for their residents while managing to keep costs at a minimum. An SSO curbside organics recycling program is recommended over a commingled Blue Bag program as SSO curbside cart programs have been shown to have higher resident participations rates (Bednar, 2017) and fewer issues with contamination of other recyclable materials (Goodwin, 2017). The higher start-up costs for implementing a curbside cart program could possibly be reduced by utilizing grants such as the SCORE grant, as well as other available grant funding. As previously mentioned, such funding could also be allocated to help cover initial expenses of an organics recycling drop-off site for the City of Roseville. Conclusion To begin an organics recycling program, the City of Roseville can start by developing an organics drop-off site at the Victoria Ballfields, which can be co-sponsored with Ramsey County. Once a transfer station is established in the County and the City of Roseville has an education and rollout program in place, an opt -in curbside cart program can be considered an extremely viable option. Implementation of the drop-off site first can ease the transition to a curbside cart program. Curbside pickup will make organics recycling more convenient for everyone which can lead to increased participation rates. While curbside Blue Bag pickup is also a viable option, there is a greater chance of contamination. For this reason, Eureka Recycling is unlikely to participate in a Blue Bag program (Goodwin, 2017). No matter which program is implemented, across the board it is shown that repeated outreach and education for citizens is vital for the success of any program. A Roseville organics recycling program is important for enhancing community sustainability now and into the future. Widescale participation in organics recycling can reduce waste going to landfills and greenhouse gas emissions emitted from landfills (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 2017). With these recommendations and the City of Roseville's progressive attitude, sustainable waste management is an achievable goal. 18