Becker County getting ready to launch food waste recycling program

Becker County getting ready to launch food waste recycling program

DETROIT LAKES — Uncomfortable about throwing away that week-old hotdish? Crying as you dump that crusty old bag of onions? Soulsick about tossing out that loaf of moldy bread? Forget about the guilt: Soon, Becker County will start recycling food waste. That means residents, businesses, school districts and others will be able to recycle all kinds of food, including dairy and meat products, as well as food-soiled paper, napkins, pizza boxes and p…