The city will open a compost distribution site in Greenpoint to provide 'black gold' for free, due to the excess compost produced at the Staten Island Compost Facility.
DSNY has produced millions of pounds of compost at the Staten Island facility, leading to the need for additional distribution sites to make it more convenient and accessible to all composters.
Composting organic waste is essential, as when improperly disposed in landfills, it produces greenhouse gases; however, when composted correctly, it becomes a valuable soil additive for gardens and tree beds.
Despite the introduction of Smart Compost bins and curbside composting in Brooklyn and Queens, there is still a demand for more compost, leading to the opening of the second compost distribution site in Greenpoint.
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