Compost bins solve problem

In response to “Lawsuit: City compost ordinance invasive (April 16)”: I had no idea that garbage collectors “glance” at your trash to see if any harmful remedies are being thrown away. Now in no way do I think this is a bad idea. It’s not a violation of privacy if garbage collectors already have to look at the trash, and see all the food anyway. Plus the penalty for too much wasted compost is only a note.

Looking at this note, people will then say they don’t have time and a place for compost. So I suggest community gardens being enhanced. With a bin designated for compost near these gardens, folks will spend more time outside, produce healthier foods and save money. In fact, this proposal will benefit our country, being one of the worst in healthy eating habits.

Last year in eighth grade I had the pleasure to help incorporate compost bins in our school cafeteria. At the end of the day, there was a shocking amount of food that we collected that usually would have been thrown away. First hand, I have seen successful composting work at schools and community gardens in my community. The lawsuit against Seattle for notifying homeowners about wasted compost was abominable.

Sarah Frahm

Spokane