Frustrated Mitchell residents push back on fines for compost violation In total, 32 Mitchell residents were fined for dumping compost at the drop off site prior to the April 5 opening day. Written By: Sam Fosness | × Several Mitchell residents voiced their frustrations with the city on Monday night after being fined for dumping compost prior to the opening date at the City of Mitchell's Compost Drop off Site at 1400 West 8th Avenue, west of the HWY 37 Bypass. (Matt Gade / Republic) Some Mitchell residents who were recently fined for dumping compost at the city’s drop off site prior to the opening date aired out their frustrations on Monday night.