On Saturday, the compost site at the Fort Dodge Public Works facility will open to the general public.

Beginning this year, there will no longer be commercial access to the Public Works compost site.

Very specific protocol is being implemented to protect employees and citizens.

This protocol includes:

• Appropriate social distancing (6 feet) by all individuals.

• Access into the disposal site will be limited to a set number of vehicles. If the maximum number of vehicles are using the site, others will be required to wait until someone leaves. Please plan your visit accordingly.

• Citizens must remain in their vehicles until they reach their assigned area to offload yard waste.

• All bags must be emptied and disposed of properly. No bags will be allowed to be left at the disposal site.

• It’s encouraged that everyone who visits the site to wear a mask of some sort.

The normal rules also still apply. These consist of:

• Access is limited to all residents who live within the city limits and also pay for garbage service through the city.

• Pick-up trucks or trailers with loose yard waste and/or branches must be covered with a tarp to prevent items from blowing out.

• Tree branches must be separated from the leaves/grass.

Hours are:

• 8 a.m. until noon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

• 8 a.m. until 4:00 pm on Saturday

• Closed on Wednesday and all observed holidays

The city will continue curbside collection of yard waste via requests submitted through either the Connect Fort Dodge mobile app or the City website by noon on Thursdays for Friday pickup. Orange tags are not required until further notice.