compost concerns

We got a letter saying that our beloved compost pilot program is shutting down in March. I think this is one of the best things that Denver is doing, and has really affected our lives in a positive way. You already know this, because I raved about it, and even included a picture of our darling green compost bin. After startling success, they are dropping the program entirely instead of making it an option to the Denver community. Here is what they wrote to us:
“So far, your efforts have resulted in:
-31 pounds of compostable material per home, per week during the growing season
-12 pounds of compostable material per home, per week during the winter
To date, more than 1,200 tons of organic materials kept out of the landfill and turned into nutrient-rich compost
To put these results in perspective, a non-composting home in Denver sets out an average of 52 pounds of trash a week. So imagine the positive impact we could have if every Denver household was composting and recycling each week.”

I was startled to see this article on the front page of the Post Saturday: http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_14109065 instead of an article about the success and boon that a composting program might have for reducing the size of our landfill.

Here is a blog that says a few words about the program, and may be a way to get more information.
http://denvercomposts.blogspot.com/
I have just read and signed the petition: "Denver City Compost Program".
It takes just 30 seconds to sign the petition, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 5000 signatures - please sign here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/denver-city-compost-program
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.