Curbside composting aims to collect organic waste from New Yorkers separately, preventing it from ending up in landfills, which contribute to harmful methane emissions.
Curbside composting is crucial in reducing NYC's waste, as one-third of what New Yorkers throw away could actually be composted, supporting urban sustainability.
The introduction of curbside composting involves weekly collections, utilizing sealed bins to mitigate the city's rat problem by removing organic waste that attracts them.
Processed organic material at Newtown Creek not only contributes to renewable energy but also supports the creation of biosolid fertilizer for parks and gardens.
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