Articles tagged: compost
environment: Ann Arbor's 4 free Christmas tree drop-offs
Posted: Dec 17, 2012The City of Ann Arbor is providing four free drop-off locations for undecorated Christmas trees from Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 through Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. 1.Once again the parking lot adjacent to the Drop-off Station ... Read more »
environment: Indoor worm bin composting workshop to be held at Ann Arbor Materials Recovery Facility
Posted: Jan 17, 2012The City of Ann Arbor is hosting two vermicomposting workshops on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the city's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), 4150 Platt Road. These workshops are part of the recycling plant's monthly open house. ... Read more »
Environment: Two Ann Arbor waste collection routes will shift days following success with recycling plan
Posted: Apr 18, 2011After launching an extended recycling program using convenient recycling carts and Recyclebank incentives last summer, the City of Ann Arbor is able to seize some waste collection efficiencies and eliminate one solid waste collection route each day. Read more »
Environment: How to become a Master Composter this gardening season
Posted: Apr 16, 2011Online registration is now open for the annual six-session Washtenaw County Master Composter class, provided through the Ann Arbor Public Schools Rec & Ed program, posted online here. Learn how to turn your yard waste ... Read more »
Environment: Where to find compost in Ann Arbor, plus some special offers for residents
Posted: Apr 14, 2011Bulk municipal compost and mulch are available for sale from the Ann Arbor Compost Center at 4150 Platt Road, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In April, May and June, the Compost Center is ... Read more »
environment: Ann Arbor compost collection resumes April 4
Posted: Mar 23, 2011The weekly curbside collection of residential compostables in the City of Ann Arbor resumes on Monday, April 4 on regular curbside trash collection days. The compost program accepts yard trimmings such as leaves, plants, garden debris, ... Read more »
Drop-Off Station hours to change March 1
Posted: Feb 25, 2011The local nonprofit Recycle Ann Arbor announced today that the Drop-Off Station (DOS) at 2950 E. Ellsworth will reduce days of operation starting March 1. The station will cut back from five to three days ... Read more »
Holiday tree recycling options
Posted: Dec 07, 2010While many City of Ann Arbor residents are just beginning to deck their halls for the holidays, those heading out of town for the season may already be wondering what to do with their Christmas trees ... Read more »
Last week of compostables pickups for season is Dec. 6-10
Posted: Dec 02, 2010Ann Arbor’s last week of curbside Compostable collection for the season is Dec. 6-10. The seasonal curbside compost pickups will resume with the return of the growing season on Monday, April 4, 2011. Additional details ... Read more »
Rain barrel and compost bin truck sale from county Conservation District
Posted: Nov 22, 2010The Washtenaw County Conservation District now offers rain barrels and compost bins for purchase at bulk rates to help homeowners take advantage of overlooked resources — rain water and yard debris. A rain barrel is ... Read more »
The 92 things we composted in 2010: weeds, hair clippings, sawdust, eggshells and more
Posted: Oct 30, 2010Gardening season may be winding down, but composting season never ends. As a kitchen gardener, I’ve come to enjoy composting almost as much as I enjoy gardening. Making compost is a completely satisfying activity. Kitchen ... Read more »
Garden Faerie: Leaf Loader makes raking easier; win one!
Posted: Oct 27, 2010This fall, the City of Ann Arbor is no longer collecting leaves raked onto the street, instead requiring them to be contained in compost carts or yard waste bags for pickup. Though I'm not into ... Read more »
home & garden: Q&A: Confessions of a leaf thief and how to make a leaf burrito
Posted: Oct 23, 2010A certain criminal practice exists within the kitchen garden movement, one that runs rampant this time of year. The crime? Leaf Thievery. We at the 20 Minute Garden have located a self-confessed "leaf thief" who ... Read more »
Ann Arbor's bulk municipal compost available
Posted: Sep 13, 2010Effective Wednesday, Sept. 15, the City of Ann Arbor’s bulk compost will again be available for sale. Mechanically-loaded, cured and screened bulk municipal compost will be priced at $9 per cubic yard for up to ... Read more »
Links: The rain bucket list: things to do with your child on a rainy day
Posted: Jun 09, 2010The basement at my son's daycare took in some water over the weekend, so I'm spending the morning with him until it's dried out enough to be ready. So the challenge is to plan for ... Read more »
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