Andy and Darcy’s Blog

Today I got my copy of the Rochester Buyer’s Guide, a small newspaper-like flier that has been effectively junk mail to me since I have moved to Rochester. Well, I have changed my mind.

This week the Rochester Buyer’s Guide has a front page article about how Olmsted County is selling 1200 Earth Machine composters for $40 on June 7 at the Apache Mall south parking lot across from Macy’s. This is so cool!

Here is a link I found for this event.

In the past I have spent a lot of time looking at composters. They can be really expensive, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen one less than $50. Back then, I didn’t know there was going to be an awesome offer like this. Andy and I found our own solution, and it cost about $15. And because my mom was so curious, I blogged about it here.

Since then we have expanded our composting solution with another $15 plastic trash can that holds only finished composted dirt. This container stays in the garage. It is awesomely convenient to open the container, scoop out some dirt, and then shut the lid.

If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely buy the one from Olmsted County. I am that lazy. So maybe this will help someone else out.

If you’re on the earthmaker.com website, you should also checkout their compost turner. I think I need one of these.