Westchester County DEF distributes compost created at CompostED to residents of Westchester County through a series of community compost giveback events. In 2024, DEF hosted 7 events and distributed 1,682 bags of compost to over 800 residents!
DEF has 5 planned compost events throughout May in various locations across the County and on different days and times to provide maximum access. These events promote local food composting and provide valuable resources to the community.
Compost Distribution Guidelines - Please Read Carefully
- Residents who have already picked up compost this season are asked to limit their registration for May events to ensure access for those who have not yet received compost.
- Registration: Advance registration is required due to limited supply. Please arrive at your scheduled pickup time.
- Compost Allotment: Each registered resident will receive two 1-cubic-foot bags of compost.
- Verification and Loading: DEF staff will verify your registration upon arrival and load the pre-bagged compost into your vehicle.
- Picking Up for Others: If you are picking up compost on behalf of another registered resident, you must present a copy or photograph of their driver's license or photo ID for each additional registration.
- Pickup Limit: You may pick up compost for a maximum of one additional registered resident besides yourself. In no case will any vehicle receive more than a total of four bags of compost.
May 2025 Compost Giveback Events (register below):
Date: Wednesday, May 7th
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Household Materials Recovery Facility
Address: 15 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY, 10595
Registration Link
Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Saxon Woods Park
Address: 1800 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
Registration Link
Thursday, May 15th
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Household Materials Recovery Facility
Address: 15 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY, 10595
Registration Link
Date: Wednesday, May 21st - Compost Giveback and Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Sprout Brook DEF Facility
Address: 5729 Albany Post Rd, Cortlandt Manor NY 10567
Registration for this compost distribution opens May 12th
Note: The following link must be used to purchase a Compost Bin or Rain Barrel: https://westchester.compostersale.com/. Residents must use this link to purchase a compost bin or rain barrel. This link does not include the compost, which requires separate registration (see above).
Date: Tuesday, May 27th
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Croton Point Park
Address: 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Registration for compost distribution opens May 12th
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