Fourteen months after breaking ground, our new location, Dakota Prairie Composting, is opening its gates on August 19 on a limited basis. The new facility will open in phases, starting with commercial wood and yard waste drop-offs only. This will allow us to start stockpiling carboniferous materials, ensuring we will be prepared to start accepting […]

In recent years, states across the nation have been ramping up efforts to address environmental challenges, with a particular focus on waste management and sustainability. Minnesota stands out as a trailblazer in this regard, and our new facility, Dakota Prairie Composting, will be an important contributor to their goals. In 2019, Minnesota unveiled its groundbreaking […]

As a bustling large-scale composting facility, our journey has been one of continuous innovation and adaptation. We’ve embraced challenges head-on, constantly seeking ways to improve our operations while remaining environmentally conscious. In the construction of our new location [link], we are making decisions and plans which will help manage some of the key challenges we […]

From backyard bins and household organics programs to large-scale facilities and statewide initiatives, the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility supports all types of composting. Celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May, International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. This year, ICAW is […]