YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
by Diane Rarick
The Nixa Recycling Center is now making compost from yard waste and sludge from the wastewater treatment plant. Using the sludge to make garden compost will greatly reduce the need to spread wastewater sludge on farm fields and reduces the amount of phosphorus entering the area's waterways.
Phosphorus causes excessive algae growth, producing water that is murky and smelly.
City residents will be able to get free compost in several months, according to City Manager Mike MacPherson.
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BluCurrent Credit Union held a June 21 grand opening at an office building it renovated at 4520 S. National Ave.; Ozark Mountain Gymnastics changed ownership; and a Branson theater property made way for a new entertainment business with the opening of Star Concert Hall.