Waste Not

from Kim O'Rourke, Middletown Recycling Coordinator:

The City is pleased to once again be able to offer Rain Barrels and Compost Bins at group pricing. Below is the information regarding what bins are available and how much they are. We are again offering the Great American Rain Barrel and the Garden Gourmet Compost bin. We also have included the Green Cone Food Digester, for those who are trying for zero waste. We have added a mini composter that sits on rollers. It makes composting a little easier, but is a little smaller than your typical backyard compost bin.

Orders must be in by Earth Day, April 22nd. Pickup for everything will be on Saturday April 30th from 9 - 11am at the Water and Sewer Department on Berlin Road. This is in conjunction with the City's annual ShredFest, so if you have anything to shred, bring it down that day!

City of Middletown 2011 Compost Bin & Green Cone Community Sale

NEW to our Sale!

Envirocycle Backyard/Balcony Mini Composter/Compost Teamaker

Accepts small amounts of food and garden waste. Rotat- ing drum makes mixing easy. Creates compost and com- post tea. Assembly required. Height; 20.5” Width 18.4” Depth 18.6” Weight 10.4lbs. For more information: http://www.envirocyclesystem.com.

Price: $99.99

Garden Gourmet Compost Bin

Standard backyard compost bin. Holds yard waste and food waste. Compost can be scooped out the bottom. 11 cubic feet with removable lid. Easy assembly. Finished size: 24”x24”x36”. For more information: www.gardengourmet.com.

Price: $55.00

Green Cone : Food Waste Digester

The Green Cone takes all organic wastes beyond what a compost bin can accept. This includes, meat, fish, dairy, corn cobs, and bones. It works best in conjunction with a compost bin. There is no final product with a Green Cone. It just adds nutrients to the soil. For more information: www.greencone.com. Price: $110.00

Order by April 22, 2011 from the Middletown Department of Public Works. Pick up on Saturday April 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Middletown Water Department, 82 Berlin Road.

For more information or order forms, call the Recycling Coordinator at 860-344-3526 or email her at kim.orourke@cityofmiddletown.com. Forms also available the CityOfMiddletown.com website by clicking here