""From the beginning, we were clear that cleaning up the Gowanus Canal could not come at the expense of critical Sanitation services," said DSNY commissioner Gregory Anderson."
"The new facility marks a significant improvement on the old salt shed, constructed with reinforced underground supports to support the weight of 3,000 tons of salt."
"Lights and equipment on the site will be powered, at least in part, by rooftop solar panels that can generate up to 80,000 watts of energy."
"Big Reuse uses aerated bays to turn organic waste into nutrient-dense soil that's redistributed to community gardens, urban farms, and street tree care."
The newly-constructed Department of Sanitation facility in Gowanus serves dual purposes: expanding snow and composting operations in Brooklyn and facilitating the Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup. The $24 million facility can store 6 million pounds of road salt and process 600,000 pounds of compost annually. Designed and built by the Department of Environmental Protection, it includes reinforced supports for heavy salt storage and incorporates solar panels for energy. The facility also reinstates the Big Reuse community composting site, promoting sustainable waste management.
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