The City of Greensboro is making it easier for residents to reduce their carbon footprint and conserve water by offering backyard compost bins and rain barrels for sale. The City is offering 65-gallon compost bins for $70 and 50-gallon Ivy rain barrels for $75 online while supplies last. Visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/BinBarrelSale to order.  

Shoppers can pick up their items from 9 am to noon on Saturday, May 16, at White Street Landfill, 2503 White St. Additional details will be provided after purchase. 

“Whether you want to enrich your soil or take better care of the planet, there are plenty of reasons to start composting,” said Waste Reduction Educator Masey DeMoss.

Twenty-five percent of a typical household’s waste can be composted. Keeping these items out of your trash can frees up space at the landfill and reduces carbon and methane emissions released in landfills. Composting also reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, helps soil retain moisture, and prevents soil erosion. Rain barrels help conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, and minimize the need for chemical fertilizers. 

“Every gallon of water conserved using rain barrels means spending less on your water bill for watering your lawns and gardens,” said Water Resources Education Coordinator Laine Roberts.