The SMSC Organics Recycling Facility is one of only two sites in the Twin Cities metro area that compost food waste on a large scale. The other site is owned by Specialized Environmental Technologies. Both facilities take in tons of waste every year from grocery stores, restaurants, businesses, and homes. However, COVID-19 has created new […]

All too often, material that is compostable—able to be broken down and returned to the earth safely—ends up in a landfill where it can actually be harmful. Organic material that ends up buried in a landfill undergoes the process of anaerobic decomposition, eventually generating and emitting methane into the air. Yikes! That said, it is […]

We are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and things are constantly changing and evolving, including the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility. The health and safety of our employees, guests, Community Members, neighbors, and the public is our top concern. We are taking a vigilant approach while information about COVID-19 continues to develop. In recent […]

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, when much of the nation is shut down, springtime has arrived on time; and with it brings new opportunities. Millions of Americans sheltering in place have turned to their gardens to provide fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise, and family fun. Home gardeners are snatching up everything at their local nurseries and […]