The Faribault Compost Site, located at 214 NE 14th Street behind the Wastewater Treatment Plan, is now open for the season.
The Compost Site is open: Monday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. It is closed on holidays.
Residents are encouraged to check signs for designated dumping areas.
Rice County also maintains a compost-recycling center. You can call the county's Recycling Hotline at 507-332-6833 or check the Rice County Yard Waste page for other composting information and options.