Submitted by Dr_JackMeoff t3_114x1ov in vermont
lantonas t1_j8yf7dz wrote
Reply to comment by Ciderinsider86 in Just learned there's a law about composting, how does everyone do it? by Dr_JackMeoff
> or transfer station? They'll take it
Only $10 for a 5 gallon bucket at the local transfer station!
Ciderinsider86 t1_j8ygiqx wrote
What town do you live in? They're making money off your compost twice!
lantonas t1_j8yhlsh wrote
Casella Transfer Station in St. Johnsbury.
anniedee82 t1_j8yrlal wrote
Lyndonville doesn't charge for compost. It may be worth dropping off there
bonanzapineapple t1_j8zqbte wrote
Yeah, it's why I go to Lyndonville
lantonas t1_j903j4a wrote
How much extra gas are you burning to save money on composting?
Most-Analysis-4632 t1_j910jr2 wrote
If you’re already bringing your trash and recycling, that’s two $6 trips vs $50 monthly mid-tier Casellas ‘curb’-side pickup. Hit the grocery store and hardware store at the same time, and no one talking to you for an hour… I figure that’s the best deal I’ll get all week!
bonanzapineapple t1_j93l4e6 wrote
Nah Trash and recycling is included in the rent for my places, so I basically hoard the Compost and drop it off monthly. I think composting is an actually helpful thing for the environment (recycling... IDK) , isn't too much of a hassle, and think in VT theres a decent number of places that make it easy ish. Still, not gonna shame anyone who doesn't
Most-Analysis-4632 t1_j93nw7d wrote
Agreed. It’s one of those laws they don’t plan on enforcing, but gets people to engage a bit more actively with their waste stream. And it can actually cut down on food costs when you notice what foods you’re wasting.
bonanzapineapple t1_j94c3zf wrote
100%
lantonas t1_j92mu6v wrote
I'll rephrase my question.
How much gas are you wasting solely because the state has a composting law meant to be green?
bonanzapineapple t1_j93ktju wrote
Maybe $2. The Lyndonville transfer station also accepts other things like TV's for free, that the ST J one doesn't. Also, I usually do it when have other things to do in Lyndonville
gooker10 t1_j8z22zi wrote
Dump it in your back yard an turn it over in the summer every 2 weeks. Cooks down to garden soil
sixteenandseven t1_j8z6oe5 wrote
In Chittenden county, it's free as long as you're bringing in some trash anyway.
tripsnoir t1_j8z8gfb wrote
At the Williston station it’s free even if you don’t have trash to drop off.
there_all_is_aching t1_j90ffso wrote
It's a dollar a bucket with Lamoille Solid Waste.
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