Spots still available for curbside compost program in 3 RI communities

Spots still available for curbside compost program in 3 RI communities

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — There's a new pilot program in Rhode Island's East Bay that aims to divert food scraps from the landfill. Black Earth Compost is a company that collects food scraps from homes, schools and businesses across New England and turns those scraps into compost. The company's residential customers also receive one free bag of compost per year. For a temporarily discounted price, residents of Barrington and Bristol can sign up for…