Westchester County DEF distributes compost created at CompostED to residents of Westchester County through a series of community compost giveback events. In 2024, DEF has hosted 5 events and distributed 988 bags of compost to 490 residents.
For the upcoming Fall Compost Giveback Events, Westchester County's Office of Energy Conservation and Sustainability will also be joining to offer its Fall 2024 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. Backyard composting is an excellent way to reduce trash going to the waste-to-energy facility and make your own compost! Rain Barrels can help reduce water costs and provide a natural source of water for plants and gardens.
Fall 2024 Community Compost Bin Sale:
To purchase compost bins, rain barrels and other accessories, interested residents can explore our site https://westchester.compostersale.com/ to see what is being offered at this community sale. Items can be purchased through the link and picked up at the Compost Giveback Events on September 29 and October 6. Because we are purchasing in bulk, we are able to offer compost bins, rain barrels, and accessories at greatly reduced prices.
The compost bin and rain barrell website is seperate from the compost giveaway event. Residents interested in recieving free compost must register for the compost events below.
Fall 2024 Compost Giveback Events (register below):
Date: Sunday, September 29th
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Sprain Ridge Park
Address: 149 Jackson Ave, Yonkers, NY, 10706
Registration Link (for compost only): Register here
Date: Sunday, October 6th
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Croton Point Park
Address: 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Registration Link (for compost only): Register here
Event Information:
- You must register for the Compost Giveaway Event to receive compost-- there is seperate registration for the compost event and the compost bin and rain barrel sale.
- Arrive at the time of your registration
- Two bag per registrant limit. Each bag, equals roughly 5 gallons of compost
- If you are picking up compost for another registrant, you must provide a copy or photo of a driver’s license or photo ID for each registrant that you are picking up for.
To learn more about the beneficial uses of compost, schedule a tour at CompostED by emailing:
Additional resources for compost application:
Fall compost use guide from Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency
How to Use compost from Oregon State University Extension