Composters Still Available at District Transfer Station

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Soilsaver compost bins and handy kitchen collectors are now available at the District Transfer Station.

Pick up a Soilsaver compost bin and a Kitchen Collector and get started composting at home!  Turn food scraps and yard waste into rich, organic food for your garden.  Food and yard waste combined represent about 25% of our waste.  By composting these materials at home, we can save money while keeping waste out of landfills!  Composting benefits everyone by reducing waste and helping summer vegetable and flower gardens flourish.

The Soilsaver is just $45, and when disassembled fits neatly into any vehicle.  The handy Kitchen Collector is just $10.

The District Transfer Station is located at 1223 Route 7 South, in Middlebury, just south of the U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station.  Hours are Mon-Fri, 7 am to 3 pm, and Sat, 8 am to 1 pm.

The Soilsaver ($45)

  • 28″w x 28″d x 32″h
  • Holds 11.4 cubic feet
  • Made from sturdy recycled plastic
  • Retains heat and moisture better than an open pile
  • Keeps most animals out
  • Removable convenient locking and self-watering lid
  • Two slide-up doors for removal of compost
  • Easy assembly

The Kitchen Collector ($10)

  • Holds 9.6 quarts
  • Stands 11″ high
  • Convenient handle
  • Carbon filter stops odors
  • Beige color
  • Snap-down lid opens with one hand
  • Made from 25% recycled plastic
  • Wide top opening for plate scraping
  • Replacement carbon filters available in packs of three for $6