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 Community Grant award to the […]

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 facility—set to be the largest […]

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, and a positive impact on […]

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, the fewer end up in […]