Prior Lake, Minn. – Scott County residents can drop off yard waste for free every Sunday from April 2-May 28 at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Organics Recycling Facility (ORF).

The ORF is located at 1905 Mystic Lake Drive South in Shakopee. Yard waste must be dropped off between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. To show proof of Scott County residency, residents must bring their driver’s license or state ID card.

In 2016 during the months of April, May, September and October, more than 4,700 Scott County residents dropped off yard waste at the ORF for free. The ORF recycles this waste and turns it into nutrient-rich soil amendments suitable for organic farming, gardening and landscaping.

For more information, call 952-233-9191 or visit www.smscorf.com.

About the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Indian tribe located southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Following a Dakota tradition of generosity, the SMSC is one of the top philanthropists in Minnesota and is the largest contributor to Native American tribes and causes across the country. It is a strong community partner and a leader in protecting and restoring natural resources. The SMSC’s government, Gaming Enterprise, and various other enterprises are collectively the largest employer in Scott County.