Get compost bins, rain barrels and related accessories for a discounted price through a program offered by DNREC’s Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances. The discount bins and accessories must be pre-ordered online and picked up at one of three locations around the state.

DNREC has contracted with BrandBuilders to administer the sale through a dedicated website: delaware.compostersale.com.

Among the products available is the Earth Machine Compost Bin, which is made with 50% recycled plastic and has an 80-gallon capacity. It provides a convenient way to keep food and yard waste out of the waste stream.

There are also rain barrel systems and accessories useful in managing a backyard composing system.

Order Online and Pickup Locally

The discounted bins and accessories must be ordered by July 11, 2024. They will be available for pickup on a date to be announced by DNREC, at locations in all three counties.

The Importance of Composting

Compost bins provide homeowners important organic assistance in lawn-care and gardening. They can help turn food scraps and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that replaces traditional fertilizers to produce gardens with healthier plants and vegetables.

By composting yard waste and kitchen scraps, homeowners can reduce the amount of waste they are sending to the landfill while producing food for their yards and gardens that is as good as any soil conditioner money can buy.

Compost contains nutrients and trace elements that are essential to plant growth. And it releases these substances slowly, over time, so that they are available to plants throughout the growing season. Compost also adds beneficial organisms to the soil and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers and mulches.

Learn more in the backyard composting guide, with easy-to-follow instructions and tips for success.

Related Topics:  composting, recycling, yard waste