Dakota Prairie Composting

10/01/2026

Give your fall leaves a second chance with our FREE Fall Yard Waste Drop-Off Program! 🍂

Residents of Scott County, Chaska, Louisville Township, and SMSC team members can bring brush, leaves, and other yard clippings for free throughout the month of October to Dakota Prairie Composting at 12386 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee, MN 55379. Participants must show ID or an SMSC team member badge.

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Free Fall Yard Waste Drop-Off For all Scott County or Chaska residents, as well as SMSC team members. Participants must show valid ID or SMSC team member badge. Free drop-off is available October 1-31, 2026. Drop-Off Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7am-7pm Friday: 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am-2pm Sunday: CLOSED *R...

09/08/2026

As summer winds down and fall approaches, now is the perfect time to give your plants, gardens, and landscapes one last boost. 🌱

From nutrient-rich compost and premium soil blends to mulch and topsoil, our products help strengthen roots, enrich soil, and prepare your outdoor spaces for the seasons ahead. And don't forget about those houseplants! A little compost can help keep indoor greenery thriving all year round. 🪴

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08/19/2026

We strive to make our delivery process as smooth as the compost we cultivate. With just a call or click, you can arrange for your products to be delivered. Our team is always ready to help determine the best choice for any project, ensuring what arrives on-site is exactly what your project needs.
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08/11/2026

Our composting piles get hot enough to kill off pathogens commonly found in diseased trees, such as oak wilt and fire blight.
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08/06/2026

Our 50/50 Blend, made from half compost and half screened black dirt can be used for a variety of projects, ensuring optimal nutrition and growth.

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08/04/2026

At Dakota Prairie Composting, we provide a full range of composting, recycling, and site management services across Minnesota. Our goal is simple: help businesses and homeowners reduce waste, improve soil health, and build more sustainable systems for the future.

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At Dakota Prairie Composting, we provide a full range of composting, recycling, and site management services across Minnesota. Our goal is simple: help businesses and homeowners reduce waste, improve soil health, and build more sustainable systems for the future. PRODUCTS Our compost and soil blends...

07/30/2026

We are throwing it back this Thursday to 2023 when we officially broke ground! So much has happened since opening one year ago.

07/28/2026

📣 Have you joined our e-club yet? Don't miss out on all the exciting updates happening at the facility! Be the first to know when our FREE drop-off programs are happening, and learn new and insightful industry-related information through our monthly blog. Sign up here bit.ly/4wxeJFx

07/23/2026

When it comes to buckthorn, you might immediately think of it as no good due to its invasive nature. However, we can give it a second chance by turning it into beneficial soil amendments at our facility. Bring us your buckthorn or other invasive plant species this summer.
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07/21/2026

Ever wondered how we turn prepackaged food waste into nutrient-rich compost? Watch as Ben explains how our THOR Turbo Separator efficiently separates organic material from packaging, giving food waste a second life. 🌱