Residents in the Kettering area are in for a chance to green their homes and practices—that is to say, the City of Kettering, together with Montgomery County, Miami Township, Centerville, and Dayton, is rolling out a program that puts discounted rain barrels and compost bins within easy reach. These aren't just good for the wallet. They're good for the planet, too. Rain barrels collect runoff from roofs, offering a source of water for when the garden gets thirsty and cutting down on flood and erosion issues borne from stormwater.
Compost bins, on the other hand, turn your everyday kitchen scraps and yard waste into a goldmine of soil nutrients, which can decrease the need for chemical fertilizers and cut down on those methane emissions you've been hearing all about, not to mention, they're also part of the deal, according to a recent announcement by the City of Kettering. The program is not just a nod to environmental care but a practical move for homeowners looking at long-term savings on water and garden spending. "This initiative represents a significant opportunity for residents to participate in environmental conservation while saving money on their water bills and garden supplies," told the City of Kettering's Sustainability Manager Dawn Kirchner.
The deal is simple: go online, order, and come May 17 between 8 a.m. and noon to Miami Township Public Works to pick up your subsidy-priced barrels and bins. But here's the zeitgeist of this, it's a time-limited offer that's running until May 4—for as long as the supplies last. So if you're sitting there thinking it's time to ease off the tap and give back to the land, here's a way to do it that won't bleed you dry.
If you've got your heart set on getting in on this, swing by www.rainbarrelprogram.org/mc—where you can place your order and lay claim to your slice of sustainability. Just remember the pick-ups scheduled at 10891 Wood Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342—it's a Saturday affair, and while we can all appreciate a good lazy weekend, this is one where getting up early might pay off in the long run.
