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Compost Update – What is needed as of April 9, 2025

jmontev / April 10, 2025

COMPOST INFORMATION Some updates and addresses regarding composting in the New York City area have been added. It is good maintenance to keep our streets environmentally clean while focusing on discarding our waste properly. New York City has a mandatory composting program for all residents, meaning you must separate food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste from regular trash. Here’s what you need to know: What to Compost: You can compost all food scraps, including meat, bones, shells, dairy, yard waste, and food-soiled paper (like greasy pizza boxes). How to Compost: Use a labeled bin (55 gallons or less) with a secure lid. Line it with clear plastic, paper, or a compostable bag to keep it clean. Collection Schedule: Compost is picked up weekly on your recycling day. Building Requirements: If you live in a building with four or more units, your property manager must provide a designated storage area with labeled compost bins. Enforcement: Starting April 1, 2025, property owners who fail to separate compostable material from trash properly may receive fines. Here are some compost bin locations near Queens, NY: NYC Smart Compost Bin – Located at 300 First Ave Loop, New York, NY. Montefiore Food Scrap Drop-Off – Located at 871 Prospect Ave, Bronx, NY. Community Compost Company – Located at 256 Observer Highway, Hoboken, NJ. If you’re looking to purchase a compost bin, you can check out: The Home Depot (Elmont) – 600 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont, NY, 11003. Call (516) 488-8500. The Home Depot (Flushing) is located at 131 35 Avery Ave, Flushing, NY, 11355. For information, call (718) 358-9600. Composting dramatically benefits the environment, soil, and even your wallet! Here are some key advantages: Reduces Waste – Keeps food scraps and yard waste out of landfills, reducing methane emissions. Improves Soil Health – Adds nutrients, boosts beneficial microbes, and enhances soil structure. Cuts Down on Chemical Fertilizers – Provides natural nutrients, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers that can harm waterways. Conserve water – Helps soil retain moisture, reducing irrigation needs. Fights Climate Change – Lowers greenhouse gas emissions and improves carbon sequestration. Saves Money – Reduces disposal costs and the need for store-bought fertilizers. MORE ON COMPOSTING FROM THE SANITATION DEPT ORIGINAL POST FROM JACK MAINTENANCE 2000 TICKETS ISSUED ON COMPOST CRACKDOWN

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COMPOST DISPOSAL COMPOST DISPOSAL As of April 1st. NYC requires all to dispose of their edible items properly. This is known as Compost disposal. Products certified or labeled compostable. ALL leaf and yard waste, including flowers and Christmas trees ALL food scraps, including meat, bones, shells, and dairy Prepared and cooked foods Greasy, uncoated paper plates and pizza boxes DO NOT compost trash such as wrappers, pet waste, medical waste, diapers, foam, personal hygiene products, or other items. DO NOT compost metal glass, plastic, cartons, clean paper, and cardboard. How to Compost The Sanitation Dept will pick up ALL leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper in a labeled bin with a secure lid or in your DSNY brown bin. Bins must be 55 gallons or less and have a secure lid. To help keep them clean, line them with clear plastic, paper, or compostable bags. Extra leaf and yard waste can be put in a paper lawn and leaf bag or clear plastic bag. Twigs and branches can be bundled with twine and placed next to bins and bags. Mixed Paper/Cardboard You can recycle mixed paper in a labeled bin with a secure lid or a clear plastic bag. Flatten and bundle corrugated boxes (tie with twine) and set out next to bins or bags. DO NOT use cardboard boxes as bins. Mixed paper You can recycle newspapers and magazines, white and colored paper (staples are ok), envelopes, wrapping paper, paperback books, hardcover books (covers removed), and notebooks (metal or plastic binding removed). Cardboard You can recycle corrugated cardboard, shipping, shoe, and gift boxes, file folders, paper cups (empty and dry), and lightly soiled pizza boxes. NOTE: DO NOT recycle beverage and liquid food cartons (like milk cartons and juice boxes) with paper. They should be recycled with your metal, glass, and plastic. What Cannot Be Recycled Most items that cannot be recycled can be thrown in the trash. Diapers, feminine hygiene products, and wet wipes Face masks and disposable gloves Foam products (Styrofoam, packing peanuts) Hardcover books Heavily soiled paper plates Ice cream tubs Soft tissues, napkins and paper towels Wooden furniture and any items made of wood More information HERE @ NY.GOV THE COMPOST COLLECTIVE