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Compost available for food donation

Just in time for the gardening rush, Niagara Region is giving away compost.

Just in time for the gardening rush, Niagara Region is giving away compost.

Organics bin waste is recycled into productive and useful compost, and from May 6 to 11 Niagara residents are eligible for up to three 20-litre bags per day per vehicle, in exchange for a donation of non-perishable food items or cash in support of Project Share, The HOPE Centre, the Grimsby Benevolent Fund, and Fort Erie COPE (Community Outreach Program — Erie).

Compost is available at the recycling centre at 5030 Montrose Rd. in Niagara Falls, the Humberstone landfill in Welland, and the Bridge Street landfill in Fort Erie, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.