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New Composting Facility Aims to Revolutionize Waste Recycling

6/26/2025

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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has launched Dakota Prairie Composting in Shakopee, Minnesota, a groundbreaking organics recycling facility. By processing 155,500 tons of organic waste each year, it will divert 25,000 tons of food scraps from landfills, supporting Minnesota's ambitious goal of 75% recycling by 2030 and promoting a cleaner, greener future.

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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has launched Dakota Prairie Composting in Shakopee, Minnesota, a groundbreaking organics recycling facility. By processing 155,500 tons of organic waste each year, it will divert 25,000 tons of food scraps from landfills, supporting Minnesota's ambitious goal of 75% recycling by 2030 and promoting a cleaner, greener future.