This fall, the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility will begin its transition to its new facility, Dakota Prairie Composting. This transition will happen in phases over the next year as staff begin to clear out the existing site. The first step in this process is to limit accepting additional materials at the current location. One effect […]

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 […]