Pre-Order Compost Bins Before July 6

Compost bins can be expensive and confusing to set up and use, but this month the Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (SWEAC) in conjunction with the Saw Mill River Coalition is offering bins at a reduced price if you pre-order by July 6. 

Compost bins will be delivered to three local sites on Saturday, July 9:

"If more people composted, we could save tax dollars in tipping fees for trash," said Irvington resident and eco-activist Joan Dinowitz. "You also create your own garden mulch, so you don't have to go out and buy it in the spring."

Products available through this offer are:

Earth Machine Compost Bin $55 (regularly retails for $145)

By composting your kitchen and yard waste you will be helping to keep up to 650 lbs of waste per household out of the waste stream per year, thus helping to save municipal hauling costs, minimizing waste and creating the perfect fertilizer for your garden! Plus you will receive a free Kitchen Collector Bucket.

Systern Rain Barrel $75 (regularly retails for $125)

Clean water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource, especially with the hot summers and recent significant increase in the price of municipal water. As we use more and more water to keep our gardens irrigated, it makes perfect sense to use what nature gives us for free—rainwater free from chlorine and water treatment chemicals to keep our flower beds, container garden and lawns lush during hot spells. Amazingly, a single summer shower can fill up a 55 gallon barrel with rain water your plants will love, instead of causing flooding and river pollution. Why not save some for a sunny day?

You can register for your compost bin or rain barrel here. Bring cash or a check to one of the three specified locations on Saturday, July 9. There will also be demonstrations on how to use your new equipment.