Since April 2025, all five boroughs of New York City legally require curbside composting. The Department of Sanitation collects food scraps, yard clippings, and compostable materials weekly. These materials are converted into high-quality compost, which is distributed back to residents for free through DSNY's Compost Giveback program. This program is exclusively for NYC residents, who must present a photo ID. Residents can collect up to 10 bags of compost at designated locations and times, with options for seasonal pick-ups and smaller community events throughout the summer.
Curbside composting has been mandated in NYC since April 2025, with weekly collections of organic waste occurring across all boroughs, processed into compost for community use.
DSNY offers free, high-quality compost known as "black gold" to residents through the Compost Giveback program, with designated locations and times for collection.
Compost distribution is available only to NYC residents, who must have photo ID proving residency to collect their allowed allotment of up to 10 bags.
The giveaway has regular seasonal sites operating from spring through fall and pop-up events in parks, requiring online registration beforehand.
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