Westminster, MD, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - Carroll County Government Office of Recycling Operations is holding a compost bin and rain barrel sale event.  Orders must be placed and paid for online at www.enviroworld.com/carrollcountymd. The deadline to order is April 5, 2026. Orders will not be accepted after this date. Online payment only, cash or check payment is not available.

Items must be picked up on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carroll County Office Building, 225 N. Center Street, Westminster, Maryland.  If you cannot pick up during this time, please wait until the next sale. Orders MUST be picked up during the designated pick-up time - unclaimed orders cannot be stored. Please bring a vehicle large enough to accommodate items.

The pre-order sale features attractive, easy-to-use products that make home composting and waste diversion affordable and simple. The following products are available for preorder:

FreeGarden™ RAIN barrel                  $70
FreeGarden™ EARTH compost bin    $60
Compost turners                                  $17
Compost thermometers                       $20
Kitchen collector containers                 $12 

The environment benefits from the use of compost bins and rain barrels in numerous ways. Composting diverts organic materials such as kitchen waste from the trash can to the compost bin and out of the landfill. Compost reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. By amending soil with rich nutrient compost, gardens produce bigger, healthier plants and veggies. Rain barrels divert water from storm drains, decreasing the impact of runoff to streams and minimizing sewer overflows during heavy rainfalls. Additionally, using a rain barrel can reduce water demand during summer months, preserve a natural resource, and save homeowners money on water bills.

Do your part by pre-ordering your own rain barrel and compost bin online at www.enviroworld.com/carrollcountymd by April 5, 2026.  For more information, contact the Carroll County Government Office of Recycling Operations at recycling@carrollcountymd.gov or 410-386-2510.