The Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District is still offering the Earth Machine Compost Bins. The Earth Machine Compost Bin has an 80 gallon capacity and is made with 50% recycled plastic and provides a convenient way to keep food & yard waste out of the waste stream. This is North America’s #1 selling backyard compost bin because it features snap-together construction, an off-set retrieval door, 4 anchor pegs to secure the unit to the ground, a locking lid and a “how-to guide. The compost bin is collapsible and can fit in the trunk of most cars. The Earth Machine retails for $100.00, but is available for purchase for only $60 until sold out. Additionally, 2 gallon Kitchen Collectors are also available for purchase for only $5.00 each. They are designed for convenient kitchen food scrap collection. The kitchen collector is a mess-free, odor free and easy-to-use food scrap pail that is easily to transport from the counter to your outdoor organic collection or compost bin. Features bag clips for compostable bag liners and a snap lid with double rim which minimizes odors. Dishwasher safe, BPA free and Made from recycled content. These are currently in stock and will only be available until quantities run out. For additional information visit https://oeq.net/home-composting/ or contact Doug Snyder at dsnyder@clermontcountyohio.gov or 513-732-7744.
We still have rain barrels in stock. The use of rain barrels lowers municipal water demands and saves energy at water treatment facilities by reducing water pollution and storm water runoff. It’s a great way to conserve water and its free water for use in your landscaping. Today’s rain barrels are equipped so that they can easily be connected to your downspout, have overflow devices in case they fill up, and have screens and other elements that prevent mosquitoes from becoming a problem. Rain barrels are a great source of water during those especially dry periods and can help significantly reduce your water bill. They can be used in conjunction with a rain garden, a conventional garden, or even if you just want a supply of water for your lawn. Available in granite 50 gallon capacity large opening lid with locking feature lid can be reversed to act as a planter. FlexiFit™ diverter and all parts included for installation. FlexiFit™ diverter returns rainwater to downspout when barrel is full – no spillover 10 Year UV Resistance made from 30% recycled content. Dimensions 39”H x 23.5”Diameter (Tapered). Visit https://store.clermontswcd.org/ to purchase or contact Connie Miller at (513) 732-7075 ext.2 cmiller@clermontcountyohio.gov for additional information.
