Wake County's compost bin sale is underway. Here’s how to get one

Wake County’s annual compost bin sale is underway, giving residents a chance to buy an 80-gallon Earth Machine compost bin for about half the retail price. The program aims to reduce household waste while saving people money.

FULL STORY: Wake County’s popular compost bin sale is underway. How & where to get one

Here are key takeaways:

• The 80-gallon Earth Machine compost bin is available for $60, roughly half the retail cost.
• The sale ends Sunday, May 31, with bins available in mid-June.
• Delivery is not offered. Buyers must pick up bins on weekdays at the North Wake Solid Waste Management facility at 9025 Deponie Drive.
• About 34% of the trash from a typical Wake County home is food and yard waste that could be composted, according to the county.
• Orders and more information are available at wakecompostersale.company.site.

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Anna Roman

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Anna Roman is a service journalism reporter for the News & Observer. She has previously covered city government, crime and business for newspapers across North Carolina and received many North Carolina Press Association awards, including first place for investigative reporting.