Pope/Douglas is currently constructing the regional Glacial Ridge Compost Facility.
This facility will serve the composting needs of Douglas, Pope, Grant, Stevens, and Otter Tail counties. Additional counties would be welcomed to participate in the organics recycling program and should contact Pope/Douglas for additional information.
Pilot 1: 2017-2019
- Organics collection began for several schools and businesses in Pope & Douglas Counties
- Several community organics drop sites were developed
Phase 1: 2020
- Construction of an Organics Transfer Station to serve the 5 county regional organics partnership
- Capacity for up to 1,000 tons/year
Phase 2: 2021
- Site will be permitted to process up to 15,000 tons/year within 10-15 years (projected)
- Initial build-out designed to process 2,500 tons/year
- Construction of an Organics Processing Facility
Commercial and Business Yard Waste Drop-Off
Stay tuned for more information on Commercial and Business yard waste drop-off at the Glacial Ridge Compost Facility.
Do you operate a lawn care or tree removal business? Contact Pope/Douglas to be included on future information.
Additional options coming for leaves, brush, stumps and cut grass.
Yard Waste Drop Sites
Yard waste is not accepted in your regular garbage. The Pope/Douglas Waste to Energy Facility is not allowed to incinerate yard waste.
Options exist for properly managing generated yard waste. Some haulers offer curbside yard waste pickup service in certain areas.
Year-round drop off options exist at several Construction/Demolition Landfill sites. Several cities in Pope and Douglas Counties have a yard waste drop site for their residents. Contact your city for more information.
Commercial and Business-only yard waste drop site option coming to the Glacial Ridge Compost Site. Stay tuned.
Questions about this facility?
Reach out and a member of our team will be in touch!