Key Points Home composting is a more affordable long-term solution than buying fertilizer.Compost uses free materials, while ...

The City Council’s new composting measure was rolled out as a strategic element of the Big Apple’s war on rats, according to Gotham’s Department of Sanitation. “Curbside composting fights ...

Community members can now purchase backyard composters, rain barrels and other composting tools at discounted rates.

As of April 1, 2025, composting (which turns food scraps into nutrients) is now mandatory in New York City. Even if you don’t live in the Big Apple (and aren’t facing the threat of fines ...