Starting October 6, 2024, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will expand its Curbside Composting program to include all residents in Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island! This service will allow you to dispose of your food scraps, yard waste, and food-soiled paper directly at the curb on your designated recycling day.
- Trash Pickup: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Large Items Pickup: Monday and Friday
- Recycling Pickup: Wednesday
What is Curbside Composting? Curbside Composting is a year-round, weekly service provided by DSNY that collects compostable materials, which are then turned into nutrient-rich soil. This program is a significant step toward reducing landfill waste and supporting our environment.
How to Participate:
Collection Day: Compost will be picked up on your regular recycling day. Please ensure that your composting materials are placed in the designated bins.
Composting Bins: DSNY will provide the necessary composting bins for all tenants. Bins will be 55 gallons or less, with secure lids. Please, when depositing good scraps and other compostables, make sure the bin’s latch is secured to discourage vermin.
Accepted Materials: The program accepts all leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper, including meat, dairy, and prepared foods, paper plates, and pizza boxes.
Not Accepted: Please do not include trash, recyclable materials, or non-compostable items such as diapers, personal hygiene products, animal waste, wrappers, non-paper packaging, and foam products.
Fines for Failure to Separate Compostables Correctly: There is a brief grace period as everyone gets used to the restored curbside compostable service. In early 2025, buildings that fail to separate compostables correctly will be fined as follows: $100 for first offenses, $200 for second offenses, and $400 for subsequent offenses in a six-month period. These fines can add up, so please get used to separating out your compostables!
Get Informed: Join one of the virtual info sessions to learn more about the Curbside Composting program. These sessions are open to everyone are held on Thursdays throughout August and September.
For detailed session times and to watch recorded sessions, please visit the DSNY website. https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/collection/residents/curbside-composting.page
Reminder: Please prepare your composting materials the night before your designated recycling day to ensure timely pickup. Additionally, please ensure that the lids are shut correctly to prevent pests and
odors.