Dustin Montey joined the SMSC in 2014 as the Facility’s Assistant Manager. In his position, Dustin is responsible for managing compost operations, colored mulch production, off-site wood grinding, sales, and delivery of products. Montey currently serves on the Minnesota Composting Council’s board of directors and holds a professional certification as a Certified Compost Operations Manager (CCOM).

Session Code: 1A

Track: Operations

Session Name: Managing Contamination at Composting Facilities

Session Time: Wednesday, February 7, 8:15 – 9:45 AM

Presentation Title: Optimizing Operations: Strategies to Reduce Contamination in Large Scale Composting

Presentation Description: Contamination poses a significant threat to the composting process, impacting the quality and marketability of the final product. Effective contamination reduction involves players at all levels, including generators, waste haulers, local authorities, and composting facilities. Seasoned composter Dustin Montey will share contamination mitigation strategies used at the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, a 70,000 ton per year composting facility in Shakopee, MN.

As organics recycling continues to grow, minimizing contamination through education will be crucial to fostering a healthier and more resilient composting industry.