Councillors here are again asking Wellington County to offer composting alternatives for its residents.
The resolution came from the town’s Communities in Bloom committee because Minto was forced to close its composting areas.
Council’s appeal included the development of Ministry of Environment (MOE) approved compost sites in at least two or more transfer stations – or dedicated compost bins at all the transfer stations in the county.
“Since we lost our own compost sites, it make sense to do this,” said councillor Barb Burrows. “[The county] should take the lead on this one.”
Councillor Rick Hembly said Palmerston residents are wondering where they can drop off the material.
Mayor David Anderson pointed out Minto made a similar request once before, but said this resolution offers the alternative of containers rather than just an open area.
“It’s a little bit different direction for the county … at a lot less cost too,” he said.
Public Works Superintendent Norm Fisk said an MOE certificate of approval is needed, “which is why we had to shut ours down.”
