Low-Price Compost Bins for City of L.A. Residents

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You recycle, turn off the water when you brush your teeth, and switched to CFLs.  Time to take it to the next level.

City of L.A. residents can get reduced-price compost bins from the Bureau of Sanitation.  Just head to the Compost Education Facility in Griffith Park and pick one of three composters.

I was a little intimidated, but it turns out the hardest part of composting is finding the Compost Education Facility.  Once I was able to locate the folding table next to a shipping container, the friendly expert helped me pick a composter and load the car. 

I went home with a $20 Green Machine, which I consider a lazy person’s composter — just dump your kitchen waste, cover with leaves, and go. 

If you are looking for more compost more quickly, have extra space, and want to invest some time (shoveling your pile regularly), consider a Smith & Hawken Biostack.  They retail for $103 on Smith & Hawken’s website, but here you can get one for just $45.

If you need help, the city also offers monthly composting workshops. 

The upside?  Get mulch and soil conditioner, and divert yard and kitchen waste from the landfill.  Sounds pretty rich to me.

When:  The next bin sales event is this Friday, October 12, 2007, in Griffith Park.  See the schedule for more dates, locations and workshop times.

Where:   5400 Griffith Park Drive, Los Angeles, Ca 90027, as well as special events and workshops around the city (bring a driver’s license or DWP bill to verify residency).

Call:  213-485-2260

Price:  $$-$$$

Into green yard care?  Check out discount eco-friendly lawn mowers from AQMD here.

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