Residents of Wright County, take note: if you've been piling up those eggshells and milk cartons for a trip to the compost, you'll need to hold off for a bit longer. The Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility on County Road 37 NE in Buffalo has shut its doors due to construction, and there won't be any dumping until the end of the month. The shutdown kicked off on April 18 and is slated to last until operations recommence at a provisional site on April 29. This info comes straight from the horse's mouth - the Wright County Planning & Zoning office.
The temporary setup isn't like-for-like replacement, however. It'll be over at 5538 85th St. NW, Maple Lake, where they'll take in select items - household hazardous waste (we're talking paints, stains, chemicals), curbside recycling, sharps, and yard waste. Clear as mud? Good. There's a silver lining, though: no need to dial in for an appointment come April 29. This according to a recent announcement from the county.
But before you start loading up the trunk with all manner of junk, be aware that not all your trash treasures will be welcome. At least for the time being, there'll be no accepting of tires, scrap metal, appliances, electronics, batteries, styrofoam, TVs, and for the card-carrying members of the box hoarders club – hold onto those large quantities of cardboard. The county promises they're working on it, and they'll let us know when they're ready for more.
So, what's a conscientious recycler to do? Keep an eye on the Wright County Planning & Zoning and Compost & Recycling Facility webpages to get the lowdown on what you can and can't drop off, and when. Or, if you're the sort to prefer a human touch, ring up the Wright County Planning & Zoning Office at 763-682-7338. They're the ones with their finger on the pulse of the compost pile, so to speak.
