Backyard Compost Bin – One Day Sale this Sunday

BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY PRESENTS its annual Backyard Compost Bin Sale. Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Paramus. Composting is nature’s way of recycling!

The BCUA will hold a one-day compost bin sale on Sunday, April 29 to promote composting which helps residents care for the environment in their own backyards while reducing the amount of waste going to the landfills.

The sale will be held, while supplies last, at the Bergen County Community Services Bldg., 327 East Ridgewood Ave., Paramus, NJ between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., rain or shine.

At the event, individuals can purchase an Earth MachineTM home composting bin for only $53.00; the bin retails for over $100. Payment is accepted in the form of check or money order. NO CASH! Other composting items will also be available for purchase from a vendor. (Cash may be used to purchase those items, only.)

The Earth MachineTM can be used to compost fruit and vegetable scraps, crushed eggshells, tea bags, coffee grounds and filters into mulch for your lawn and garden. Compost creates a rich, all natural soil nutrient for landscapes, gardens, and houseplants. Compost also enhances soil’s ability to retain moisture and can reduce your reliance on chemical fertilizers.

CAN’T ATTEND? Compost bins are also available Mon-Fri at the BCUA by appointment only. Contact the BCUA Environmental Programs Hotline at (201) 807-5825 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

This program is available to Bergen County residents only. Proof of residency is required.