Rain Barrel and Composter On-Line Sale is OPEN!
Westminster, MD, Thursday, March 20, 2025 - Carroll County Government Office of Recycling Operations is holding an online rain barrel and compost bin sales event. Orders can be placed at www.enviroworld.us/carrollcountymd. The deadline to order is April 27, 2025. Orders will not be accepted after this date.
Rain barrels and compost bins must be picked up on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carroll County Office Building, 225 N. Center Street, Westminster, Maryland. Items will not be available for pick up after this date and cannot be purchased on-site.
The pre-order sale features attractive and easy-to-use products that make home composting and waste diversion affordable and simple. The following products are available for preorder:
FreeGarden™ RAIN barrel $70
FreeGarden™ EARTH compost bin $60
Compost turners $15
Compost thermometers $20
Kitchen collector containers $12
Rain barrel and compost bin use provide methods for homeowners to care for their lawns and gardens that are efficient, cost-effective, and beneficial to the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “outdoor water use can be as much as 40% of total domestic water demand during summer months.” Using a rain barrel can reduce this demand, preserve a natural resource, and save homeowners money on water bills. Compost bins turn organic kitchen and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that replaces traditional fertilizers-producing gardens with bigger, healthier plants and vegetables.
The environment benefits from the use of rain barrels and compost bins in numerous ways. Rain barrels divert water from storm drains, decreasing the impact of runoff to streams and minimizing sewer overflows during heavy rainfalls. Composting diverts organic material from the trash can to the compost bin, reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, and diverts kitchen waste that would otherwise go to the landfill.
Do your part by pre-ordering your own rain barrel and compost bin online at www.enviroworld.us/carrollcountymd by April 27, 2025. For more information, contact the Carroll County Government Office of Recycling Operations at 410-386-2510.