UPDATE - We reached out to Queens West 4 and got answers to a couple of questions. We'll keep you posted for any updates. We don't want to see folks getting summonses.
ALL NYC residents are currently required to separate yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper from trash and recycling. Starting April 1, 2025, property owners will be subject to fines.
Curbside Composting service is free and collected weekly in every borough on the same day as recycling.
Help your residents find their recycling day at on.nyc.gov/CollectionDay.
What to Compost
ALL leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper. This includes:
· ALL leaf and yard waste, including flowers and Christmas trees
· ALL food scraps, including meat, bones, shells, and dairy
· Prepared and cooked foods
· Greasy uncoated paper plates and pizza boxes
· Products certified or labeled compostable
DO NOT compost trash such as diapers, personal hygiene products, animal waste, wrappers, non-paper packaging, and foam products.
DO NOT compost recyclable materials. Learn more about what to recycle.
How to Compost
Set out your leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper in a labeled bin with a secure lid or in your DSNY brown bin.
Spread the Word!
About the New York City Department of Sanitation
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. The Department operates 59 district garages and manages a fleet of more than 2,000 rear-loading collection trucks, 450 mechanical brooms and 705 salt spreaders. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.
- Your compost bin does not have to have a cover that's attached to the pail but it must have a tight fitting lid.
- You can line your compost bin with a clear bag and they will take the bag with the compost.
- A neighbor said he ordered a compost sticker for his bin 5 months ago and never received it. The person we spoke to suggested he call 311.
ALL NYC residents are currently required to separate yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper from trash and recycling. Starting April 1, 2025, property owners will be subject to fines.
Curbside Composting service is free and collected weekly in every borough on the same day as recycling.
Help your residents find their recycling day at on.nyc.gov/CollectionDay.
What to Compost
ALL leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper. This includes:
· ALL leaf and yard waste, including flowers and Christmas trees
· ALL food scraps, including meat, bones, shells, and dairy
· Prepared and cooked foods
· Greasy uncoated paper plates and pizza boxes
· Products certified or labeled compostable
DO NOT compost trash such as diapers, personal hygiene products, animal waste, wrappers, non-paper packaging, and foam products.
DO NOT compost recyclable materials. Learn more about what to recycle.
How to Compost
Set out your leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper in a labeled bin with a secure lid or in your DSNY brown bin.
- Bins must be 55 gallons or less with a secure lid. Line with a clear plastic, paper, or compostable bag to help keep it clean. No black trash bags.
- Extra leaf and yard waste can be put in a paper lawn and leaf bag or clear plastic bag and placed out next to the bin. Do not put any food waste or food-soiled paper into bags of yard waste. No black trash bags.
- Twigs and branches can be bundled with twine and placed next to bins and bags.
Spread the Word!
- Join an info session or watch a recorded webinar.
- Download flyers in multiple languages.
- Request DSNY for an event!
- Repost compost information from @nycsanitation on social media.
About the New York City Department of Sanitation
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. The Department operates 59 district garages and manages a fleet of more than 2,000 rear-loading collection trucks, 450 mechanical brooms and 705 salt spreaders. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.
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