Composting

The NYC Department of Sanitation collects food scraps, food-soiled paper, and leaf and yard waste and turns it into compost or renewable energy.

Curbside Composting is available to all NYC residents as of October 7, 2024. Compost is picked up every week on your recycling day.

It is mandatory for all NYC residents to separate compostable materials from trash.

What to Compost

• ALL food scraps, including meat, bones, shells, and dairy
• Prepared and cooked foods
• Greasy uncoated paper plates and pizza boxes
• Products certified or labeled compostable
• ALL leaf and yard waste, including flowers and Christmas trees

Learn more about how to compost.

On the go? Find a Smart Composting Bin or food scrap drop-off site near you.