Get Compost

NYC residents, nonprofit organizations, and agencies can get free, high-quality compost made from the leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper we collect.

Commercial landscapers and other businesses can purchase compost in bulk. Learn more about purchasing compost, mulch, and woodchips for professional use.

• Residents
  • Giveback sites
  • Pop-up community giveback events
• NYC agencies and nonprofit organizations
  • Bulk compost and mulch pick-up
  • Bagged compost pallet deliveries

Residents

We collect your food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste, and turn it into compost – then give it back.

We operate Compost Giveback Sites from April to September. We also hold Pop-Up Community Giveback Events throughout the City.

Compost Giveback Sites

Our compost giveback sites are closed for the season. Check back in the spring for the 2026 locations and schedules.

Pop-Up Community Giveback Events

DSNY's pop-up community giveback events have ended for the season. Check back in the spring for 2026 locations and schedules.

NYC Agencies and Nonprofits

We give free compost and mulch to NYC agencies and nonprofits for their programs, construction, or landscaping projects.

Private vendors may pick up compost and mulch on behalf of City agencies. Agencies must first provide certification verifying the vendor is:

• Contracted to work with the agency on a project, and
• Not charging the agency for the compost or mulch.

Download a sample verification letter.

Bulk Compost and Mulch Pick-Up

Compost, mulch, and woodchips are available in bulk for pickup at our Staten Island Compost Facility and our Soundview Compost Facility.

Request a bulk compost or mulch appointment

Bagged Compost Pallet Deliveries

Pallet delivery requests are closed for the season.