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 4 planned compost events throughout Earth Month 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.
Spring 2025 Compost Giveback Events (register below):
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Willson's Woods Park
Address: 8 Bradford Rd, Mt Vernon, NY 10553
Registration Link
Date: Sunday, April 6
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Glen Island Park
Address: Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805
Registration Link
Date: Wednesday, April 9
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Household Materials Recycling Facility
Address: 15 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY, 10595
Registration Link
Date: Sunday, April 27 - Compost Giveback and Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Household Materials Recycling Facility
Address: 15 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY, 10595
Registration Link for Compost Giveback ONLY: Registration Link
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).
Event Information:
- Due to limited quantities, registration is required for all events. Arrive at the time of your registration
- Each registered resident will receive two 1-cubic-foot bags of compost.
- DEF staff will be on-site to verify registration and load pre-bagged compost into residents’ vehicles.
- 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