The compost pile operated by Baileys Harbor is back open after closing in July due to illegal dumping. Supervisor Barb Anschutz says hours are reduced, and a town employee now monitors the site.

Anschutz doesn’t know for sure what the underlying cause of the problems at the green site was, but she believes this summer has seen an upswing in the number of people in the county, including in Baileys Harbor. She says it is challenging to gauge visitor traffic as COVID-19 has made everyone more aware of their surroundings. Still, conversations with other residents lead her to believe that the end of June saw a surge in out-of-towners that has lasted throughout the summer. For those looking to use the green site, it is open only to those who live in Baileys Harbor. A driver’s license or proof of property ownership must be presented at the entrance.

Photo courtesy of Friends of Baileys Harbor Facebook page.