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CONTACT: Mark Sexton, Communications Coordinator
PHONE: (352) 374-5204; CELL: (352) 283-2317
EMAIL: msexton@alachuacounty.us

For Immediate Release



Home Composter Sale

5/5/2011 1:45 PM

ALACHUA COUNTY- The Alachua County Office of Waste Alternatives and the Florida Master Gardeners are hosting a truckload sale of the "Earth Machine" home composter Saturday, May 28, 2011, on a first come, first served basis. The sale takes place at the Home Depot (5150 NW 13th St., Gainesville) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until supplies run out.

The Earth Machine home compost bin, which normally retails for $100.00, is on sale for $47.00 with tax included. Only cash or checks are accepted.

For more information about the Earth Machine home composter, click here.

The Office of Waste Alternatives reminds citizens that free mulch, which can be used for compost, is available at the Leveda Brown Environmental Park (5115 NE 63rd Ave, Gainesville).

For more information about the sale, contact Alachua County Public Works at 352-374-5213.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at (352)374-5275 at least 3 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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