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CONTRIBUTED create renewable biogas,” Reed said.
Once the AI machines reach their goal of 94% compliance, the food scrap bags will qualify for composting. The R&E is hoping and is currently working to create an anaerobic digestion facility in Shakopee to send the food scraps there and create renewable biogas.
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According to facility manager Sam Holl, the facility hopes to begin using the food scraps for anaerobic digestion in mid-2026 at a proposed future facility in Shakopee to create renewable natural gas from the scraps.
Reinhardt continues to see the impact that the improvements in the waste industry can have on the environment.
“I really love this industry, I really love garbage,” Reinhardt said. “The reason that I say that is because each and every one of you, everybody around us, every decision you make, has an impact on the environment.”
Sebastian Studier is an intern at Press Publications. He can be reached by calling 651-242-2775 or emailing intern1@ presspubs.com.
