COMPOST BIN & RAIN BARREL SALE Sat. 4/30

From Baltimore County:

JOIN US FOR A ONE-DAY ONLY TRUCKLOAD COMPOST BIN & RAIN BARREL SALE

Celebrate the arrival of Spring by discovering the benefits of home composting and rainwater reuse! Baltimore County will host a joint compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Compost bins - valued at $100 - will be available for $35 including tax. Rain barrels - valued at $120 - will be available for $50 including tax. Cash, checks, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) will be accepted.

The sale will be held on the auxiliary parking lot of THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Boulevard (behind the movie theater, across Town Center Drive). The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Bins and barrels will be available on a first come, first served basis - while supplies last.

Compost bins are shipped in two pieces and fit in all cars. Rain barrels are shipped in one piece and fit in most cars. Plan accordingly for the products you intend to purchase.

Your help in spreading the word about this event is greatly appreciated. For more information on this event and home composting in general, visit the Bureau of Solid Waste Management web site at www.bcrecycles.com or call at 410-887-2000. For more information on collecting and reusing rainwater, send an e-mail to watersheds@baltimorecountymd.gov.