Westchester County Offers Free Compost To Residents Throughout May

Press release from the Westchester County Government:

Five Compost Giveaway Events Scheduled Across the County

The Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) is continuing its popular compost distribution program with five additional giveaway events scheduled throughout May. The compost is produced at the County’s CompostED site in Valhalla, an educational facility that processes up to two tons of local food scraps each week.

This initiative promotes food scrap recycling, supports local sustainability efforts and gives residents access to nutrient-rich compost made right here in Westchester. DEF previously hosted four successful giveaway events in March and April. Due to limited quantities, residents must register in advance to participate.

Event Schedule:

• Wednesday, May 7 – Household Materials Recycling Facility, Valhalla | 4–7 p.m.

• Saturday, May 10 – Saxon Woods Park, White Plains | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

• Thursday, May 15 – Household Materials Recycling Facility, Valhalla | 4–7 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 21 – Sprout Brook DEF Facility, Cortlandt | 4–7 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 27 – Croton Point Park | 4–7 p.m.

Important Information:

• Registration is required for all events.
• Residents must register online for a specific time slot to receive compost.
• Registration can be completed at: https://environment.westchestergov.com/residential-compost-distribution-events
• Each registered resident will receive two 1-cubic-foot bags of compost.
• DEF staff will be on-site to verify registration and load compost into vehicles.

Spring is here, and tours of the CompostED facility are now available. Residents interested in scheduling a tour or learning more about food scrap recycling and composting in Westchester can contact DEF at CompostEd@WestchesterCountyNY.gov?subject=Compact%20Giveaway, visit environment.westchestergov.com, or call the Recycling HelpLine at (914) 813-5425.

This press release was produced by the Westchester County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.