You’ll be able to turn food scraps into compost thanks to a new organics recycling program in Norman, Mahnomen, Polk and Clearwater Counties. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson tells us how the idea came about. All you have to do to take part in this recycling program is pick up a green bag…
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Here’s another sign of Christmas: empty boxes that once contained presents. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson tells R&J News’ Joe Lancello about the importance of recycling. Johanson adds there is one type of cardboard you shouldn’t recycle: used pizza delivery boxes. The grease in the box makes it unsuitable for recycling.
Ada, MN — Norman County is teaming up with 8 other counties in Northwest Minnesota to help solidify the future of solid waste in the county. The permit for the current Norman County Demolition Landfill expires in 2029 and its unlikely to be renewed after that. But nine total counties facing similar issues are now…
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