The City of Hays Compost Site,&nbsp;1301 E. 8th St. will be reopening Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. It had been closed due to a fire Monday caused by spontaneous combustion.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe City of Hays Compost Site,&nbsp;1301 E. 8th St. will be reopening Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. It had been closed due to a fire Monday caused by spontaneous combustion.Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Hays compost pile to reopen today at noon