New York City is providing free compost made from decomposed food scraps and yard waste to residents this summer. A new site has opened in eastern Queens where locals can collect up to 10 bags of compost each Saturday until September 27, but registration is required. The city's Department of Sanitation (DSNY) runs several compost giveaways across different neighborhoods and has expanded its Staten Island facility to process significantly more food waste. This initiative supports local gardening and helps foster environmental sustainability in urban communities.
Residents in eastern Queens can grab up to 10 bags of free compost every Saturday until Sept. 27, made from decomposed food scraps and yard waste.
DSNY's Staten Island Compost Facility, after an expansion, can now process about 170 million pounds of incoming material per year, significantly increasing compost availability.
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