Baltimore County celebrates Earth Day with compost bin and rain barrel sale

Baltimore County (WBFF) — Baltimore County is rolling out the green carpet for Earth Day with an online pre-order sale of compost bins and rain barrels, encouraging residents to embrace sustainable practices like home composting and rainwater reuse.

Compost bins are priced at $55, while rain barrels are available for $65. For those looking to upgrade, new tumbler compost bins are on offer for $75, with all prices including tax.

Orders can be placed at environworld.us/baltimore until Sunday, April 20. The sale is open to everyone, not just Baltimore County residents.

The pickup is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) - Essex Campus, located at 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Lot 7. Customers are urged to bring their purchase receipt.

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Officials say the county has recently expanded its composting guidelines to allow certain food scraps in backyard composting. Composting transforms food scraps and yard waste into humus, a nutrient-rich material that enhances soil health and plant growth. It also improves water retention in sandy soils and drainage in clay soils.

Rainwater collection is another eco-friendly practice promoted by the county. Using rain barrels helps reduce water pollution from stormwater runoff and provides chemical-free water for gardens.

For more details, residents can visit the Bureau of Solid Waste Management’s website or call 410-887-2000.