BATTLEFORD — The Town of Battleford is proceeding with its 2022 Compost Bin Contest.
The contest was approved by town council at their meeting Monday. The idea is to encourage more residents in Battleford to sign up for compost pick up.
The contest is to run from April 20 to July 20 for new customers who purchase their first bin within the contest period.
They would then be eligible to win a one-time prize of the refund cost of the bin in the amount of $152.12. The winner will be drawn by town staff.
The plan is to promote the contest on the town’s website and Facebook and to send information about the contest with water bills.
Battleford held a similar contest last year. The town was able to sell 66 bins and more can be ordered.
At council Monday, CAO Ash Alam said composting is healthy for the environment and they hope to do the contest every year.
“I like this, it adds a little bit of fun to our community,” said Mayor Ames Leslie of the contest, who credited Councillor Judy Pruden for being the brainchild behind the idea.
“It’s better than mandating everybody to have one. It helps get government out of their driveway … and incentivizes them to make the right choice.”
