Compost Bin Rebate – Incentive Program

For Immediate Release: April 5, 2018
Contact: Charisse Roldan, Public Works Engineering, (650) 286-3569, croldan@fostercity.org

The City of Foster City’s Compost Bin Incentive Program offers a rebate up to $40 to Foster City residents who purchase a home composting bin. The incentive can be used toward the purchase of a compost bin, worm compost bin, or compost tumbler ordered through Triformis Corporation. Residents who attend a composting workshop sponsored by San Mateo County automatically qualify for the program. The County is also offering further discounts for compost bins and accessories that, combined with Foster City’s rebate program, can make setting up your backyard composting system a no-cost transformation!

Additionally, on Saturday, April 21, 2018, the City will be teaming up with RethinkWaste and Recology San Mateo County to give Foster City residents free compost! Composting is nature's way of recycling fruit scraps, vegetable scraps, and yard trimmings. It provides valuable nutrients for garden soil and helps retain moisture, which saves water, prevents erosion, and loosens compacted soils for better drainage. To learn more about this green event, visit www.fostercity.org/publicworks/page/compost-giveaway-0.

For more information on the Compost Bin Incentive Program, such as eligibility, guidelines, order information, upcoming compost workshops, and County discounts, please visit www.fostercity.org/publicworks/page/compost-bin-incentive-program or contact Public Works Engineering at (650) 286-3270.

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