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Composting and rain barrel program

Town of Riverhead

Summary

A low-cost program would let residents buy composters and rain barrels through a town website, cutting food waste going to landfills and conserving drinking water used for lawn irrigation.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Mar 12, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Only $325 the first year for the town; residents pay for their own bins and barrels.

✅Who benefits

Residents get cheaper composting and rain capture; the town saves on landfill tipping fees and water demand.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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