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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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SMSC Organics Recycling Facility Names New Leadership Spending more than two minutes with Dustin Montey and Erin Skelly results in gaining two new friends for life. The leadership team for the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility and the forthcoming Dakota Prairie Composting is as focused on relationships as they are on…
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As the Dakota Prairie Composting site moves from blueprint to reality, it stands as a beacon of progress in the realm of sustainable organic waste management. Yet, beneath the surface of this venture lies a complex network of regulations and certifications that ensure the industry’s heartbeat aligns with the rhythm…
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact for public review and comment for 30 calendar days before making the decision on whether, and if so how, to proceed with a proposed action. The EA evaluated the issuance of a…
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The SMSC is building the largest organics recycling facility in the Midwest As construction on the Dakota Prairie Composting site ramps up into spring, the current organics recycling facility continues to offer all services and products our customers have come to expect and enjoy. The huge undertaking of a new…
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After nearly 11 years of dedicated service, Al Friedges, the Biomass Processing Manager and the driving force behind the success of the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility (ORF), is bidding farewell to his celebrated career. Friedges’ last day, January 5, 2024, marks the end of an era filled with accomplishments, laughter,…
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Depackaging machine revolutionizes large-scale composting Throughout the 20th and now 21st centuries, the process of industrial composting continues to change and evolve. While the decomposition of organic material is inherently natural, the right process can make it more efficient and more effective. Additionally, the more food products we can compost,…
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