Previous NYC Department of Sanitation Compost Giveback Events

Through its fall and spring Compost Giveback Program, the DSNY Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling (BWPRR) has given away large quantities of free, top-quality compost to NYC residents and institutions. See dates below for stats on attendees and BWPRR Promotional pieces for past Compost Givebacks. For more info about the early days of the Compost Givebacks, read DSNY's Composting in New York City report.

Fall 2008 Compost Givebacks
Spring 2008 Compost Givebacks
Fall 2007 Compost Givebacks  
Spring 2007 Compost Givebacks  
Fall 2006 Compost Givebacks
Spring 2006 Compost Givebacks
Fall 2005 Compost Givebacks  
Spring 2005 Compost Givebacks

You may also be interested in finding out about organizations working to create more green spaces in NYC that have received compost from the NYC Department of Sanitation.

Fall 2008 Compost Givebacks

• mailing (pdf) to residents, elected officials, public libraries and environmental organizations 
• e-blasts to BWPRR subscribers
• website listings
• distribution of mailer at info tables throughout all 5 boroughs
• info tables at various venues

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Spring 2008 Compost Givebacks

BWPRR Program Promotion  

• mailing (pdf) to residents, elected officials, public libraries and environmental organizations (mailer part of DSNY's Spring Cleaning/electronics recycling event)
• e-blast to BWPRR subscribers
• wide range of listings on diverse websites
• info tables at various venues 

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Fall 2007 Compost Giveback Stats

BWPRR Program Promotion 

• mailing (pdf) to residents, elected officials, public libraries and environmental organizations 
• print ads (pdf) in local publications in the Bronx and Staten Island
• web listings and e-blasts 
• info tables at various venues
• developed on-site signage to educate public about materials available at the Giveback

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Spring 2007 Compost Givebacks

BWPRR Program Promotion 

• mailing (pdf) to residents, elected officials, public libraries and environmental organizations (mailer part of DSNY's Spring Cleaning/electronics recycling event)  
• flyer to promote giveback
• info tables at various venues 

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Fall 2006 Compost Givebacks

BWPRR Program Promotion 

• mailing (pdf) to residents, elected officials, public libraries and environmental organizations
• print ads (pdf) in local newspapers
• web listings and e-blasts
• info tables at various venues

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Spring 2006 Compost Givebacks

BWPRR Program Promotion 

• mailing (pdf) to residents, elected officials, public libraries and environmental organizations (mailer part of DSNY's Spring Cleaning/electronics recycling event)
• web listings and e-blasts
• info tables at various venues

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Fall 2005 Compost Givebacks

Program Promotion 

• mailing (pdf) to residents, elected officials, public libraries and environmental organizations (mailer part of DSNY's Fall electronics recycling event)
• print ads (pdf) in local newspapers
• public service announcements (wmv video) during prime time on local cable television networks  
• web listings and e-blasts
• info tables at various venues

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Spring 2005 Compost Givebacks

BWPRR Program Promotion 

• mailing (pdf) to residents, elected officials, public libraries and environmental organizations 
• print ads (pdf) in local newspapers
• cable tv commercials
• web listings and e-blasts
• info tables at various local venues

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