Dirt Cheap Compost Bins in Hennepin County!

Deals, deals, deals! First it was trees, now compost bins! In honor of Earth Day, Hennepin County is selling compost bins to residents for just $35! Here's the skinny:

• Option 1:
• Pre-order your bin by April 1, 2008 using this order form.
  
• Choose to pay for and pick up your compost bin at either Bachman's or the Reuse Center (Lakewinds Natural Foods had some too but is already sold out!) between April 19-22.
• Option 2:
• If you miss the pre-order deadline, a limited quantity will be available at Hennepin County's Drop-off facility in Brooklyn Park, beginning April 23, on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm.
  

For more information, go to this page of the Hennepin County website. Composting is a great and easy way to turn food and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer and mulch for your yard and garden. Need help getting started? Reduce.org has some great info on what's compostable, what isn't, how to start and maintain your pile, and how to use your compost.