Daily Buzz | Residents Can Now Opt Into Curbside Compost Collection

Also, Planning Board to collaborate with other Town committees on September Town Meeting articles

Rhododendron, courtesy of Barbara Martinez.

Good Morning,

As mentioned briefly after Monday’s Select Board meeting, Burlington has partnered with Black Earth to initiate an elective curbside compost collection program. You might have seen the cute green mini-toters along the road at some homes in Burlington, because many residents already use Black Earth’s collection service privately. The details:

• $39 will get you a starter kit with a 13-gallon toter with 15 of its own liners, plus 30 liners for your countertop compost bin.

• Currently, the price for bi-weekly pickup is $15.99 monthly or $89.99 every six months.

• There is also a weekly pickup option.

• These costs go down once more residents sign up; the next tier begins when 300 residents are enrolled.

Read about the specific items collected, why the town chose Black Earth as a partner, and more, at the town website and at the press release below. And, when you’re ready, sign up.

Today in Burlington

Meetings and Events

• 10:30 AM - Teen Volunteer: Children’s Craft Program at the library

• 12:30-3:00 PM - Bridge club (Human Resources Building, 2nd floor)

• 5:00-8:00 PM - Music on the Green at 3rd Ave

• 6:00 PM - Sunset Salsa at The Park at Burlington Mall

• 6:00 PM - Planning Board will meet jointly (and a half-hour earlier than usual) with the Land Use Committee and the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee to discuss zoning articles that will be presented at this September’s Town Meeting. They also have a number of projects to discuss (see below). (Town Hall and Virtual)

That’s it for today. Have a great one, and I’ll see you tomorrow!

Nicci