The city’s curbside composting program is struggling to gain traction as New Yorkers continue to dispose of organic waste in regular trash, highlighting participation challenges.
Many supers say they lack space for compost bins, and tenants report disinterest or confusion about how to participate effectively in composting.
Despite an increase in compost collected—from 2,300 tons to 3,500 tons—the program still diverts less than 5% of the city's estimated monthly organic waste.
Residents express a desire to participate in composting but cite logistical challenges such as improper bins and lack of communication from property management.
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