Published Jul 08, 20251 minute readThe Cape Breton Regional Municipality should build a local facility to deal with compost rather than ship it off-island.. Photo by 123RF Stock Photo /123RF Stock PhotoArticle contentThe Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) has taken a step backwards in deciding to continue shipping compost made from green bins and landscaping deposits off-island. Prohibitive costs, apparently, is the rationale for not building a local facility to deal with compost.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentIn my work, I produced compost outdoors for years. It was a matter of turning the compost every so often. That part was certainly not expensive.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentCritics say the smell is offensive. To that I say move the compost to a less populated area.Article contentArticle contentIn my many trips to acquire compost, I saw hundreds of people using this service. I believe the money spent shipping the compost off-island would be more wisely used in redesigning a new compost site.Article contentArticle contentThis organic matter is extremely important to make our soil healthy so we can grow more food on Cape Breton, an area where little food is being produced presently. If we can spend money on fireworks and parades, surely we can spend money on making the CBRM a healthier place to live.Article contentArticle contentTo the decision makers at city hall, where are your priorities?Article contentArticle contentAllen MacLeodArticle contentSydneyArticle content
LETTER: CBRM should invest in new compost site
