To reduce waste and produce natural compost, the municipality of Ruy-Montceau is offering free compost bins to its residents. Two models are available, with a limit of two bins per household. To obtain one, a piece of identification and proof of residence are required. Reservations are mandatory by contacting the technical services secretariat at 04 74 43 49 49. Collection will be by appointment at the municipal technical services, after the commune organizes the compost bin retrieval.
The SMND has also made available the training materials presented during an information session on Wednesday, September 30th. This document details best practices for composting: why to compost, where to place your bin, what waste to compost, how to maintain it, how to avoid issues, and when and how to use mature compost.
Composting kitchen waste can reduce the weight of your bin by about a third.
According to the SMND, composting reduces household waste volume and produces natural garden fertilizer, thereby limiting the use of chemical fertilizers. The training materials, downloadable online, also include assembly instructions and information on the microorganisms involved in decomposition. For further information, the syndicate's website is www.smnd.fr.
