Compost bins on sale at 'down to earth' prices

WINNIPEG - May 23, 2007- The City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba are sponsoring a one-day compost bin sale this Saturday, May 26, 2007.

The Earth Machine compost bin, valued at $80.00 each, will be sold at a reduced price of $25.00. 1,000 bins will be available at each of the following four locations, rain or shine, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (while quantities last):

• St. James Civic Centre - 2055 Ness Avenue at Woodlawn St.
• Garden City Shopping Centre - 2305 McPhillips St., S.E. Corner Parking Lot
• Kildonan Place Shopping Centre - 1555 Regent Ave. W, South Parking Lot
• St. Vital Centennial Arena - 580 St. Anne’s Road

There is no limit on the number of bins you can purchase. Cash or cheques only will be accepted – cheques should be made payable to Norseman Plastics. All sales are final – no refunds.

Composting experts will be at each of the sale locations to answer questions. For information on composting, or to sign up for a free workshop, call the Resource Conservation Manitoba Compost Infoline at 925-3777, or visit www.resourceconservation.mb.ca.

Each compost bin can prevent 100 kilograms of organics from going to the landfill each year. Organic materials produce methane gas in landfills, which contributes to harmful climate change.

For more information on The Earth Machine compost bin, visit www.earthmachine.com. For information on the one-day sale, contact the Water and Waste Department Customer Service Centre by phone at 311 or by email at recycling.