Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District

2009 Backyard Compost Bin Sale

HAMILTON & CLERMONT COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY!

Saturday, May 2, 2009 (ONE DAY ONLY!)
9 am - 3 pm
CASH or CHECK ONLY!
(checks payable to Norseman Plastics)
 

Harvest Home Park (MAP)
3961 North Bend Road
Cheviot, Ohio 45211
 

Anderson Center Station (MAP)
 (Home of the Anderson Farmer's Market)
7832 Five Mile Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45230

Residents are able to purchase more than one bin but quantities are limited. There will be 1,200 compost bins available at each location and the District is not able to issue rain checks. The sale will end promptly at 3 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 2009 Compost Bin Sale,
contact Susan Schumacher.


Earth Machine $35
Retail Price is  $100

Also available are Compost Turners for $15 and Kitchen Scrap Pails for $7

The Earth Machine's dimensions are 33" X 33" and has an 80 gallon capacity.

     
      Benefits of Mulching Compost

  • Reduces moisture loss from the soil surface

  • Helps control weeds

  • Helps maintain soil temperatures

  • Reduces soil erosion on slopes

  • Beautifies planting area with dark material

      Benefits of Mixing Compost with Soil

  • Loosens heavy clay soils

  • Aerates the rooting area

  • Improves soil capacity to hold water and nutrients

  • Attracts earthworms and other microbes that benefit gardens and flower beds

 

Expert Advice Available!
Experts from the Solid Waste District will be on hand to answer questions. Call 946-7755 for more information or email Michelle Balz.