Lexington County Hosts Backyard Garden Day

On Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Lexington County Solid Waste Department will host Backyard Garden Day, featuring a compost and compost bin sale at Red Bank Crossing, located at 1070 South Lake Drive, Lexington. Compost will be available for $10 per ton and $2 per 40-pound bag (note: The average load size for standard pickup truck or small trailer is about a ½ ton). Compost bins are $40 and preorders are highly recommended before purchase and pick up. The number of compost bins—funded in part by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control's Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Office—will be limited.

For more information, call 803-785-3340, email [email protected] or visit Lex-Co.SC.gov/solidwaste.