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Curbside Composting

Curbside Composting service is now available to ALL NYC residents citywide.

Compost is picked up every week on your recycling day.

Find your collection schedule

What to Compost

We will pick up ALL leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper. This includes:

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
Products certified or labeled compostable.

DO NOT compost trash such as wrappers, pet waste, medical waste, diapers, foam, personal, or hygiene products.

DO NOT compost metal glass, plastic, cartons, clean paper, or cardboard.

How to Compost

We 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 with a secure lid. Line with a clear plastic, paper, or compostable bag to help keep it clean.
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.

Use your DSNY brown bin or purchase one at www.bins.nyc. You can also use any labeled bin (55 gallons or less) with a secure lid. If using your own bin, order a free composting bin decal.

Mandatory Separation

Composting is now mandatory.

ALL NYC residents are required to separate food scraps, food-soiled paper, or yard waste from trash.

As of April 1, 2025, property owners may receive a fine if compostable material is not separated from trash.

Storage Area

Owners and property managers of buildings with 4 or more units must provide a designated storage area with clearly labeled compost bins. Learn more about composting in larger buildings.

Info Sessions

Join a virtual info session to learn more about Curbside Composting. These sessions are open to anyone.

Watch a Recorded Info Session

Watch a Recorded Building Staff Webinar

Request an in-person training, presentation, or site visit from DSNY at on.nyc.gov/eventrequest.

Community Events

Join us at a tabling event to learn more about Curbside Composting.

We will be giving away educational material and kitchen containers for food scraps. Check back regularly for updates.

NOTE: Containers are first come, first served, and limited to 1 per attendee.

There are no events scheduled at this time. Please check back for updates.

Past Events

Sunday, October 27 - Tompkinsville
Tompkinsville Park, 45 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
Wednesday, November 13 - Upper East Side
96th Street Library, 112 E 96th St, Manhattan
Tuesday, December 10 - Westchester Square
Westchester Square Plaza, Westchester Square, Bronx
Tuesday, January 7 - Flatbush
Hillel Plaza, Hillel Place between Nostrand & Flatbush Aves, Brooklyn
Wednesday, February 12 - Jackson Heights
Diversity Plaza, 37th Rd between Broadway & 73rd St, Queens