Northwood News ♦ December 2007

Montgomery County Gives Away Composters

Montgomery County is giving away compost bins.  The bins are available to county residents and businesses at no charge.  These are large capacity bins with the following characteristics:

• Assemble in two minutes (no tools required).
• Adjustable sizing to fit large or small yards.
• Holds more than 20 bags of leaves and grass (20+ cubic foot capacity).
• Slide off for easy turning or access.
• Lightweight (six pounds), easy to move or store.
• UV-stabilized for five to 10 years of use.

More than 24,000 composters are already working in county yards and gardens.

You have to pick up the bin yourself.  The compost bins come in tight rolls, secured with a cardboard wrapper, for transport.  The rolls are about three feet long and six inches in diameter, so they are easy to carry.

Pick up your bin at the Midcounty Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, in Wheaton (between Georgia and Veirs Mill Avenues, across from the Triangle parking lot).  The Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Due to demand, the bins are out-of-stock until at least mid-December.  Send an email (midcty.citizen@ montgomerycountymd.gov) or call (240.777.8100; TDD: 240.777.8112) and leave your name, address, and phone number to be notified when they’re in.    ■