This Thursday: Mayoral Forum in our Community Room

NEW LAW: EVERYONE MUST COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS

Starting April 1, 2025, everyone in NYC has to compost their food scraps.

What should I compost?

All the food scraps that you usually throw in y our kitchen trash should be separated for compost collection.  That includes food as well as greasy paper plates and pizza boxes.  

All plant waste like dead plants or leaves should also be composted. 

Hair and nail clippings too!

What should I NOT compost?

REGULAR GARBE: Pet waste, dead animals, and used cooking oil, medical waste, wrappers, hygiene products, and most other things that didn't grow from the earth. 

RECYCLE SEPARATELY: Paper, softcover books, glass, and plastic go in their regular recycling bins.

Where do I put my compost material?

Store it in a bag in your freezer till you're ready to bring it downstairs to one of the brown bins in the two compactor rooms next to both sets of elevators on the ground floor.   It's ok to use a plastic bag - but not a black one - to store your compost.