Compost Drop-off Locations
When you drop-off your food scraps with us, we compost them at our site in East River Park. The finished compost is then used to rebuild the soil across our community in gardens, schools, tree beds and in our parks.
What can I compost?
- We accept: fruit & vegetable scraps, non-greasy food scraps (rice, pasta, bread, grains, cereal), coffee grounds & filters, tea bags, egg shells & nut shells, stale beans, flours, spices, cut flowers & houseplants, potting soil.
- We do not accept: meat, fish, bones, dairy, fat, oil, greasy food scraps, animal waste, animal bedding, charcoal, insect-infested plants, plastics, twist ties, rubber bands, metal, glass.
How do I store my food scraps before bringing them to you?
We recommend that you collect your food scraps in reusable containers, paper bags, or plastic bags. To reduce odors and fruit flies store items in the freezer or refrigerator. A layer of shredded newspaper at the bottom of your storage container also helps absorb any excess moisture.
I’m a business. Can I bring you our food scraps?
We accept food waste from households only. No businesses or other commercial generators may drop off. Contact a commercial waste hauler to learn about your options.
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Looking for drop-off sites operated by other groups? Visit this comprehensive citywide map.
Union Square Greenmarket
Union Square Greenmarket
Union Square Greenmarket Compost Stand Northeast corner of the market along East 17th Street, close to Union Square East/Park Avenue.
Hours: M/W/F/Sat, 8:00am-5:00pm, year-round
Union Square is accessible by mass transit using the 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, or L trains as well as the M14A and M14D buses.
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Tompkins Square Greenmarket
East 7th Street b/w Ave A and B, north side
Hours: Sundays, 8:00am-5:00pm, year-round
Kitchen scraps may be dropped off Greenmarket open hours.
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1st Ave and 1st St
First Avenue between Houston & First Street, west side of First Avenue
Hours: Mondays 9am-2pm
This site is accessible by mass transit using the F train as well as the M14 and M21 buses.
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24th St and 8th Ave (N/W Corner)
West 24th Street at 8th Avenue, North side of W 24th Street, just West of 8th Avenue.
Hours: Wednesdays, 9am-2pm
This site is accessible by mass transit using the C and E trains as well as the M20 bus.
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Clinton St and Grand St
On Clinton Street at Grand Street, SW corner of the intersection
Hours: Mondays from 9am-2pm
This side is accessible by mass transit using the M14A bus and getting off at Clinton Street.
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East Broadway and Rutgers
Eastside of Rutgers St between East Broadway & Canal St, on the west side of Straus Sq.
Hours: Thursdays, 9am-2pm, year-round
This site is accessible by mass transit using the F train to East Broadway.
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6th Ave & Spring St
6th Ave & Spring St, East side of 6th Avenue just north of Spring Street, in front of the entrance to God’s Love We Deliver
Hours: Wednesdays, 9am-2pm
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Christopher Park
Christopher Park – 7th Ave & West 4th St, West side of Christopher Park
Hours: Wednesdays, 9am-2pm
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Rappaport Playground
Rappaport Playground – NW corner of Fort Hamilton Pkwy and 53rd Street
Tuesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Bay Parkway at 86th Street
Near northwest corner of Bay Parkway and 86th Street (Off Bay Parkway D train Station, between 85th and 86th St)
Tuesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Avenue X at West Street
SW corner of Avenue X and West Street, in front of Rite Aide, across from P.S.216
Wednesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Corlears Hook Park
397 FDR Drive, New York, NY 10002 (southeast corner of Cherry Street and Jackson Street)
Thursdays, 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Albemarle Road and McDonald Ave
Southwest corner of McDonald Avenue and Albemarle Road, near Church Avenue F subway entrance
Tuesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
18th Avenue at 64th Street
West of 18th Avenue between 64th Street and 63rd Street
Tuesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Bay Parkway at 66th Street
East of Bay Parkway between 66th Street & West 8th Street
Tuesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Kings Highway and East 16th Street
Kings Highway and East 16th Street, northeast corner
Wednesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Avenue U and East 16th Street
Avenue U and East 16th St, southeast corner
Wednesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Brighton Beach Avenue and Ocean Parkway
Southeast corner of Brighton Beach Avenue and Ocean Parkway (Same corner as Big Bazaar Supermarket)
Wednesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Brighton Beach Avenue at Coney Island Avenue
South of Brighton Beach Avenue, between Coney Island Avenue and Brighton 11th Street
Wednesdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Canarsie Compost Yard
1149 Rockaway Avenue, closest cross street is Avenue D
open 24/7