Spring Compost Give Away starts May 9, 2011

Halton Region’s popular spring Compost Give Away returns this year from Monday, May 9 until Saturday, May 14. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS), located at 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton.

“This spring more than 1,500 tonnes of processed compost is being offered to Halton residents as a thank you for diverting large amounts of leaf and yard waste from the landfill,” said Halton’s Regional Chair, Gary Carr. “The compost has been produced from all of the leaves, brush and other yard waste material residents have set out for collection in the Region’s yard waste program and from materials dropped off at the HWMS.”

During last year’s spring Compost Give Away, 3,280 residents came to the Halton Waste Management Site and picked up approximately 1,500 tonnes of compost. Halton residents also dropped off approximately five tonnes of food and over $7,400 which was donated to local food banks throughout the Region. Residents attending this year’s spring Compost Give Away are once again encouraged to bring a cash donation or a non-perishable food item.

In 2010, approximately 32,000 tonnes of yard waste was collected from residents to make the compost available at this year’s event. Residents must bring their own bags or containers (maximum seven per household) and a shovel in order to pick up their compost. For best growing results, compost should be mixed together with topsoil or another gardening fill. A 60/40 split (60% topsoil and 40% compost) is recommended.

For more information on the spring Compost Give Away contact Halton Region by dialing 311 or 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-442-5866, TTY 905-827-9833 or visit www.halton.ca/waste.

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