Diversion through compost bin distribution
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The Portland, OR, metropolitan region launched a five-year compost bin subsidy program in 1994. The program involves the distribution of low-cost bins to residents. The Metro Regional Government employed different forms of advertising to promote residential compost bin usage. The program has motivated the community to compost materials at home, thereby reducing collection and disposal cost to cities.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1998
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Satisfying demand for backyard compost bins
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Issues are presented concerning the implementation and success of the home composting scheme in Portland, OR. The supply of bins to residents at $6 per ton per year is compared with a cost of $125 per ton per year for curbside collections.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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Certifying compost to increase markets
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Earth-Wise Composting is a compost testing program in Portland, Oregon, run by the Metro Regional government. The Earth-Wise seal is awarded to compost products meeting the required standard.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2000
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