Westchester County To Host Four Free Compost Giveaway Events in Celebration of Earth Month

Residents Must Register in Advance to Receive Free Compost at Upcoming Earth Month Events

The Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) is celebrating Earth Month by offering free compost to residents through its CompostED program. The CompostED site, a small-scale compost education and demonstration facility, processes up to two tons of food scraps weekly, serving as a vital educational hub for composting in the County.

To promote local food composting and provide valuable resources to the community, DEF will host several compost distribution events across Westchester County.

Event Schedule:

  • Saturday, April 5: Willson’s Woods Park, Mt. Vernon, 10 AM– 2 PM
  • Sunday, April 6: Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, 10 AM – 2 PM
  • Wednesday, April 9: Household Materials Recycling Facility, Valhalla, 4 PM – 7 PM
  • Sunday, April 27: Household Materials Recycling Facility, Valhalla, 10 AM – 2 PM

Important Information:

  • Due to limited quantities, 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 pre-bagged compost into residents’ vehicles.

 Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Composting is an important way we can all reduce waste and care for our environment. Through our CompostED program, residents can learn the benefits of food scrap recycling whether through our Residential Food Scrap Transportation and Disposal Program (RFSTAD), or at home.  We are pleased to offer residents access to high-quality compost made right here in Westchester at this event. I encourage everyone to register for one of our giveaway events and take part in this meaningful Earth Month initiative.”

Spring is here and CompostED tours are picking back up! To schedule a tour, or learn more about CompostED, residents can contact DEF at , visit our website environment.westchestergov.com or call the Recycling HelpLine at (914)813-5425.