BCUA Hosts Composting Demonstration and Bin Sale Sunday

Bergen County residents who are interested in recycling yard waste via backyard composting, but lack the equipment and the know-how are invited Sunday to attend a one-day compost bin sale and demonstration.

The Bergen County Utilities Authority-sponsored event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bergen County Community Services Building, located at 327 E. Ridgewood Ave. in Paramus. 

In addition to Earth MachineTM composting bins -- which will go for $53 each (no credit cards) and can be used to compost fruit and vegetable scraps, crushed eggshells, tea bags, coffee grounds and filters -- other compost materials will also be available for sale Sunday. 

If you can't attend Sunday's sale but are still interested in purchasing a compost bin, contact the BCUA Environmental Programs Hotline at (201) 807-5825 to schedule an appointment for pickup Monday through Friday. 

If you'd like to know more about how to compost or have a question about your existing compost pile, Fair Lawn's recycling coordinator, Ron Lottermann, is happy to help. You can reach him at 201-794-5341.