HAMILTON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY!
Saturday, May 8, 2010 (ONE DAY ONLY!)
9 am - 2 pm
CASH OR CHECKS ONLY!
(Checks payable to Norseman Plastics)
TWO LOCATIONS!
Cincinnati State Technical & Community
College (MAP)
3520 Central Parkway (Enter off Ludlow Avenue -
parking lot C)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Princeton High School (MAP)
11080 Chester Road (Enter parking lot across from
school)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
The Earth Machine Compost Bin will be sold for $35
(retail price is $100).
Also available will be Compost Turners ($15) and
Kitchen Scrap Pails ($7).
(First Come, First Served; Quantities are
limited )
The Earth Machine's dimensions are 33" X 33" and has
an 80 gallon capacity.
Residents are able to
purchase more than one bin but quantities are
limited. There will be 1,000 compost bins available
at each location and the District is not able to
issue rain checks. The sale will end promptly at
2
pm. If you are unable to participate in the sale,
click here for
local retailers that sell compost bins.
If you have questions about the upcoming Compost Bin Sale,
contact
Susan Schumacher.
Expert Advice Available!
Composting
experts will be available to answer questions.
Composting is a great way to recycle all types of yardwaste and provide a free source of compost - a nutrient-rich material that has many uses. A compost pile naturally breaks down yardwaste into compost right in your backyard, saving you the time and energy of bagging yardwaste, storing it, and then hauling it to the curb or drop-off center.
Compost piles require only a minimal amount of maintenance to produce a useable product that is a valuable soil amendment. Organic compost loosens soil for better root penetration, improves soil capacity to hold water, and adds essential nutrients to soil.
There are a variety of uses for finished compost. Compost can be used as a mulch and a soil amendment.
Benefits of mulching with compost:
- Reduces moisture loss
- Controls weeds
- Maintains soil temperatures
- Reduces soil erosion on slopes
- Beautifies planting area
- Adds micronutrients
- Reduces plants need for water
Benefits of incorporating compost into the soil:
- Loosens heavy clay soils
- Aerates the rooting area
- Improves soil’s capacity to hold water and nutrients
- Attracts earthworms and other microbes that benefit gardens
- Provides valuable nutrients for plant growth
