""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 supports local gardening and sustainability efforts."
The newly constructed $24 million Department of Sanitation facility in Gowanus can store 6 million pounds of road salt and process 600,000 pounds of compost annually. It supports expanded snow and composting operations in Brooklyn while facilitating the Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup. Designed and built by the Department of Environmental Protection, the facility includes reinforced supports for 3,000 tons of salt and features solar panels for energy. It also reinstates the Big Reuse community composting site, enhancing local waste management efforts.
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