compost bins for cheap!
April 14th, 2010
Posting this notice from our local library — one of our very favorite places in town! You don’t have to be a resident of East Hampton to take advantage of this awesome offer, so if you’ve been thinking of getting a composter, here’s a great place to start! There are many ways you can gentle your footprints on the planet, and composting is a major component of that effort. Yard waste and kitchen scraps comprise 30% of landfiill space!So start diverting some of your household’s waste into a valuable product — composted humus!
Compost enriches the soil however you use it — for houseplants, container gardens or full-fledged vegetable gardens. Hummus, the final product of a composting system, improves the soil structure, increases microorganism populations, helps retain water, provides nutrients that plants need, prevents erosion, help moderate soil temperature… and the list goes on. Start today with a brand spankin new bin designed to prevent animal or insect troubles, and to make harvesting your humus a breeze!
The East Hampton Public Library is collaborating with local agencies and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) to make Earth Machine backyard compost bins available to the public at a competitive and affordable price.
About the Earth Machine
The 80 gallon capacity bin is made of recycled plastic and converts grass, leaves and table scraps into rich garden soil. Other features include easy, snap-together assembly (33″x35″ in finished form) and a 10-year warranty against cracking, deterioration, or warping.
Cost and How to Order
Each Earth Machine may be pre-ordered at a cost of $47; bins usually retail for $80-$100. Price includes CT sales tax and a small fundraiser donation to the library. Head to the library’s blog for more details and to download the order form.
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle!
FREE standard shipping ($25US/$35CN)
USE COUPON CODE 06-004894
1-800-848-2649