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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In our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we’ve harnessed the power of the sun to help operate our composting facility. Solar panels, once seen as a futuristic solution, have now become an essential tool in our mission to reduce our carbon footprint and embrace clean, renewable energy. Let’s look at the…
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Autumn is upon us, which means that the annual pumpkin craze is kicking off in full force. Consumers are bombarded with pumpkin-flavored desserts, coffee, scented candles, and so much more. It’s clear that pumpkins are the talk of the season and if you’re not eating, drinking, or smelling them, then…
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Now that you’re signed up for the Household Organics Recycling Program at the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility and getting ready to collect your fall yard waste, it’s time to start considering how to properly handle this organic material. You may have questions like “How do I store food waste?” or…
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