The compost bin and rain barrel sale held on Saturday, May 7 at the Middleton Public Works Garage was a huge success, according to organizers.

Officials said that residents were lined up to purchase items when the sale started at 7 a.m.

There were 200 compost bins, 60 rain barrels, 50 kitchen compost buckets and 50 compost turners available for sale to start the day. Everything sold out with the exception of 70 compost bins.

Organizers said if future sales are held they will have more rain barrels and accessories.

City leaders said they wanted to send out a thank you to all of the volunteers.

The city of Madison and Dane County will hold their annual home compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, May 7. 

The one-day only sale will feature the Earth Machine home composter and the Systern rain barrel. 

The sale will take place at the Alliant Energy Center and the Middleton Public Works Garage. The Earth Machine will be on sale for $45 and the Systern will sell for $55.

Alliant Energy Center sale hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Customers should use the Olin Avenue entrance.

The Middleton Public Works Garage, located at 3300 Laura Lane, will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Bins and rain barrels are sold on a first come, first served basis. You do not have to be a Madison or Dane County resident to purchase a bin or a rain barrel, and you can buy as many bins or barrels as you wish.

Volunteers are still needed for Clean & Green Middleton, which will be held Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1600 Aspen Commons in Greenway Station.

Organizers said they need five volunteers to work from 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., and six volunteers to work from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thouse interested in helping in the city's reuse and recycling event should Contact Abby Attoun, Associate Planner, at aattoun@ci.middleton.

For more about what items are being collected at Clean & Green Middleton, go to http://www.ci.middleton.wi.us/City/Sustainability/CleanandGreen2011.htm.