The Early Word: Get Your Compost Picked Up

1.Take one final look back at the past week with our .

2. Want to compost, but not sure how to transport your food scraps? A new program called Dirt Works sends someone to collect your compostables for you. If you live within five blocks of Newkirk and East 8th Street (the location of Compost for Brooklyn), you're eligible to sign up. Click here for more details.

3. Enjoy some pilates this evening at Brooklyn Commune. Cost is $20 per class. More information.

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5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect today.