Curbside Composting

 

Curbside Composting is coming to all of Brooklyn in October 2023

Service begins the week of October 2, 2023 and compost will collected on the same day as your recycling.

We collect ALL food scraps and food-soiled paper including meat, bones, dairy, and greasy uncoated paper.

Spread the word!

• Follow @nycsanitation social media and share our posts on Curbside Composting.
• Request or download educational materials and signage including additional languages.
• Request an outreach event.

Leaf and yard waste separation is mandatory!

Leaves, grass, garden trimmings, plants and flowers must be separated from your trash.

• Place in any labeled bin (55 gallons or less) with a secure lid, DSNY brown bin, paper lawn and leaf bag, or clear plastic bag.
• Bundle twigs and branches with twine and place on curb next to bins or bags.
  

NOTE:

Currently our black composting bin is still open. 

Please chop hard bits of fresh kitchen scraps (corn cobs, water melon rind, broccoli stems etc and add paper to your collection). Thank you