I was out for a walk and I saw this compost tumbler tucked away in a little park... I've seen plenty of dual-chamber composters before, but not this one. I hopped the fence to take a closer look at it- it's a pretty nice design, although I wish it were larger. It had drain holes on the corners, which is great especially for a tumbler since they tend to get over-saturated too easily. I'm stoked they have a composter on site... we need a lot more of that.
[originally found here: http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20130813/NEWS08/130819986/boston-launching-pilot-composting-program?utm_campaign=residential_newsletter&utm_medium=residential_email&utm_source=residential_20130814&utm_content=article12] Boston is launching a pilot, drop-off program to collect organic waste from households and turn it into compost. The items being accepted for free at three farmers markets include mostly food scraps, such as fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, egg shells, nut shells, pits and non-greasy items like rice, pasta, bread and cereal. However, house plants and potted soil will be taken, too. The limited-time program – it ends in late October – represents Boston's first foray into public composting and will allow city officials to evaluate how residential composting can be part of waste reduction goals. Mayor Thomas M. Menino said the program was inspired by feedback during community presentations about the city's urban agricultural zoning amendment and it contributes to…