Composting

Compost Bins

Compost bins are available for $25.  You may purchase a bin at the Board of Health office located at:
542 Liberty Street
Hanson, MA 02341

How to Compost

For additional information about how to compost, visit the EarthEasy website.

Back Yard Composting 

It's the perfect time to start backyard composting!

The North and South River Watershed Association (NSRWA) is hosting the Gardening Green Expo from 3/13-3/18
 
 Its five online interactive workshops include
 Composting and Mulching for Climate-Wise Gardening,
 presented by Ann McGovern, MassDEP’s recently retired Compost Specialist,
 on Wed., 3/15 from 7-8:30 pm
 
 
 The Expo also features in-person attractions on 3/18 at
 Kennedy's Country Gardens in Scituate. 

Event Web page
Event Registration
How to buy a low-cost compost bin (municipal)
The NSRWA offers rain barrels and compost bins for sale here
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative arranged the scheduling of this workshop.

Composting for Beginners

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