Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules —now it has to open a new site

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules —now it has to open a new site

The Sanitation Department collected a record-breaking 3.8 million pounds of compost during the second week of the mandate.

Free compost site opens in Astoria as DSNY responds to increased demand - Astoria Post

Apr. 18, 2025 By cmotherway The DSNY has opened a third compost distribution site in Astoria to meet growing demand. QP file photo. April 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced the opening of a new compost distribution site in Astoria in response to rising demand and a surge in compostable material collected from Queens residents. Beginning on Wednesday, April 23, residents will be able to pic…

Free compost site opens in Astoria as DSNY responds to increased demand - Queens Post

The DSNY has opened a third compost distribution site in Astoria to meet growing demand. QP file photo. April 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced the opening of a new compost distribution site in Astoria in response to rising demand and a surge in compostable material collected from Queens residents. Beginning on Wednesday, April 23, residents will be able to pick up a free 40-pound bag of …

New Compost Distribution Site Coming to Astoria - OANA - Old Astoria Neighborhood Association

Due to a huge increase in compostable material collected, the DSNY has opened a new compost distribution site in Astoria — only the third such site in the entire city. As of April 23rd, residents can pick up a free 40-pound bag of compost at 77-28 19th Ave. The location is open Wednesdays from 5 to 7 PM and Saturdays from 8 to 10 AM. This program runs through September 27th, and you must register at nyc.gov/getcompost to claim your bag. “This is