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Bringing together individuals, organizations and
resources to foster community action
Compost Value Day raises more than $10,000
Volunteers from various community
organizations worked tirelessly, May
2, helping members of the public load
up on compost during the London
Composts annual spring Compost
Value Day.
By Ross McDermott, LCRC Staff
London Composts annual spring Compost Value Day, held May 2, raised more than $10,000 aimed at
helping several community organizations.
London Composts partners include London Community Resource Centre, St. Leonard’s Society, Thames
Region Ecological Association, the Boys and Girls Club of London and the London Food Bank, who all
benefit from the annual fundraiser. In addition to the inclusion of the local service groups, London
Composts, now in its 13th year, also consists of corporate entities: Amway Global, Try Recycling, local
environmental consulting company my green workplace, and the City of London.
The results of the annual compost sale helps to fund these service groups, many of whom are involved in the planting and managing
a network of vegetable gardens in the city, such as the London Community Resource Centre’s Community Gardens Program. Much of
these locally grown fruits and vegetables are in turn delivered to the London Food Bank.
“London Composts has been a significant supporter of the London Food Bank over the years. Their generosity has helped to provide
much needed fresh fruits and vegetables to London’s less fortunate through the sale of compost from Compost Value Day,” said
Jane Roy, director of the London Food Bank.
During this year’s Compost Value Day, Londoners were encouraged to bring their pails, bags or pick-up trucks
to load up on some compost. The compost was produced from the City of London’s leaf and yard waste, and
was sold for $2 per 30 litre bag and additional donations were welcomed. In addition, pre-bagged compost in
re-usable bags was sold for $3 per bag. Other containers and truck-loads were priced out individually.
“This event shows how various groups can work together to promote environmentally positive activities
such as composting and compost use, while at the same time contribute in a meaningful way to the wellness of the community,”
said Paul van der Werf, Chair of London Composts and President of my green workplace.
This year’s Compost Value Day took place from 8 a.m.-until supplies lasted at four locations:
NORTH
Try Recycling, Entrance off Medway Rd, East of Clarke Rd. (Eco Park)
Masonville Mall (by Nash’s Jewellery).
SOUTH
Amway Global (375 Exeter Rd., at White Oaks Rd.) and
Try Recycling, 3544 Dingman Drive
