Hanover has joined the list of local communities taking part in the FoodCycler pilot project.
The FoodCycler is an in-home composting unit that takes organic kitchen scraps, like meat, vegetables, and fruit, and turns it into an odour-free fertilizer. It helps divert that material from going to the landfills.
Ron Cooper, Director of Public Works for the town of Hanover, believes this will have a positive impact for both the town and residents.
"[Organic waste] is a product that can be diverted and it's a good process to handle it individually through homes and reduce overall waste at the landfill," he said.
The first 100 applicants will be in line for getting one of the units. For households of one or two, the FoodCycler FC-30 can be purchased for $150 plus tax.
For homes of three or more, the FoodCycler Eco5 can be bought for $300 plus tax.
Residents have until March 22 to register. You can do so here. Pickup is set for early April.
