Household Organics Site
New Prague household organics site is open and available for public use. The organics drop-off site is located at 1503 Columbus Ave N, directly east of New Prague High School. The site is fenced-in and locked at all times. The site is free for all residents in Scott and Le Sueur County to dispose of their household organics - the site is not for commercial use. This facility aims to provide a convenient and eco-friendly option for residents to responsibly dispose of their food waste. There is a box onsite with free compostable bags available (a maximum of 2 per visit). You may use the compostable bags provided, otherwise consider using paper bags, or dumping your organic waste directly into the bin. Avoid using plastic bags. Please see what organic waste will be accepted at the site by downloading the attached document at the bottom of this page.
To receive a key to the organics drop-off site, please fill out the online form. Once you have received the key, you may keep it. Each week, Lakers New Prague Sanitary will collect the organics waste and drop the materials at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Organics Recycling Facility.
The yard waste site, which is at the same location is only available to those who live in New Prague city limits. Being a New Prague resident means you pay city taxes and receive a City utility bill.
Sign Up
To receive access to the site, residents (of Scott and Le Sueur County) must fill out the online form: https://forms.gle/kSj9HxGeQ6DZe9qh9
After you have filled out the form, please come to City Hall (at the Planning and Building counter) to receive your key during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm). The key will give you access to the organics site. When picking up access keys, registrants will be required to show proof of residence in Scott or LeSueur County. Eligible documents include a state-issued ID, utility bill, or bank statement.
Introductory Video
To learn how to use the organics site, please watch this informative YouTube video made by Brass Tacks Initiative: https://youtu.be/rVT1RUuYgFQ?si=7D6lc1Q8qGJopeqH
Tips to Maximize the Lifespan of Your Compostable Bags
- Store compostable bags in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight or warm places
- Avoid putting liquids in the compostable bag because the bags will disintegrate faster
- Do not completely fill the bag because it is more likely to break with the added weight
Recognition
This project would not have been possible without the funding through the Scott County Local Recycling Development Grant. Project support and marketing were done by Brass Tacks Initiative.