Curbside Composting

Curbside Composting service is now available to ALL NYC residents citywide.

Service is year-round every week, and collection is on your recycling day.

Find out more about Curbside Composting in your borough:

Info Sessions

General Sessions

Join a virtual info session to learn more about Curbside Composting. These sessions are open to anyone.

Watch a recorded Info Session

Building Management Sessions

Join a session with additional information on residential waste management. These sessions are geared to property managers, superintendents, board members, and owners.

Community Events

Join us at a tabling event to learn more about Curbside Composting.

We will be giving away educational material and kitchen containers for food scraps. Check back regularly for updates.

NOTE: Containers are first come, first served, and limited to 1 per attendee.

  • Wednesday, November 13 - Upper East Side
    96th Street Library
    112 E 96th St, Manhattan
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Tuesday, December 10 - Westchester Square
    Westchester Square Plaza
    Westchester Square between E Tremont Ave & Ferris Pl, Bronx
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Tuesday, January 7 - Flatbush
    Hillel Plaza
    Hillel Place between Nostrand & Flatbush Aves, Brooklyn
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Wednesday, February 12 - Jackson Heights
    Diversity Plaza
    37th Rd between Broadway & 73rd St, Queens
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Food Scrap Drop-Off

There are more ways for New Yorkers to compost. Food scraps and plant waste can be composted at drop-off composting sites. Find a Smart Composting Bin or food scrap drop-off site near you.

Get Compost

Learn more about our Compost Giveback program.