Prior Lake, Minn. – Scott County residents can drop off yard waste for free every Sunday from April 8-May 26 at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Organics Recycling Facility.

The SMSC Organics Recycling Facility is located at 1905 Mystic Lake Drive South in Shakopee. Yard waste can be dropped off between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Acceptable waste includes brush, sticks, leaves, and clippings. To show proof of Scott County residency, residents must bring their driver’s license or state ID card.

In 2017 during the months of April, May, September and October, more than 5,000 Scott County residents dropped off yard waste at the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility for free. The facility recycles this waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments suitable for organic farming, gardening and landscaping.

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

About the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Native American 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.