The tribe has been a leader in composting operations since 2011, providing education and advice on the benefits and best practices of sustainable waste recycling processes. The SMSC Organics Recycling Facility reflects the Dakota tradition of caring for the earth by recycling organic waste into high-quality compost, soil amendments, and natural hardwood mulch for retail and wholesale purchase. The new facility, Dakota Prairie Composting, will have three times the capacity of the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, making it the largest commercial organics recycling facility in the Midwest.