Two types of compost bins will be available for sale to Dartmouth and New Bedford residents by The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District.

The Earth Machine and the New Age Composter are available at the discounted rate of $25 each (including tax.)

Starting Sept. 15, the first 10 residents from each community who purchase a compost bin will receive a free stainless steel kitchen counter bin to collect compostable material.

Food waste makes up approximately 20 percent of the waste that residents generate in their homes. Composting fruit and vegetable scraps saves space in trash bags and the landfill, while providing nutrient-rich material for gardening, the district reports.

Compost bins are available at the scale house at the Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford. The scale house is open Monday through Friday 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 8 to 10:45 a.m.  Payments must be made by cash or check only. Masks must be worn and proof of residency is required.