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NYC COMPOSTING

REGULATIONS

What to Compost How to Compost Mandatory Separation
Sanitation services will pick up ALL leaf and Sanitation services will pick up ALL leaf and Composting is now mandatory.
yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled
paper. This includes: paper in a labeled bin with a secure lid or in ALL NYC residents are required to separate
your DSNY brown bin. food scraps, food-soiled paper, or yard waste
• ALL leaf and yard waste, including from trash.
flowers and Christmas trees • Bins must be 55 gallons or less with a
• ALL food scraps, including meat, bones, secure lid. Line with a clear plastic, As of April 1, 2025, property owners may
shells, and dairy paper, or compostable bag to help keep receive a fine if compostable material is not
• Prepared and cooked foods it clean. separated from trash.
• Greasy uncoated paper plates • Extra leaf and yard waste can be put in
and pizza boxes a paper lawn and leaf bag or clear Storage Area
• Products certified or plastic bag.
labeled compostable. • Twigs and branches can be bundled Owners and property managers of buildings
with twine and placed next to with 4 or more units must provide a
DO NOT compost trash such as wrappers, bins and bags. designated storage area with clearly labeled
pet waste, medical waste, diapers, foam, compost bins. Learn more about composting
personal, or hygiene products. Use your DSNY brown bin or purchase one at in larger buildings.
DO NOT compost metal glass, plastic, FFSupply.com. You can also use any labeled
cartons, clean paper, or cardboard. bin (55 gallons or less) with a secure lid. If
using your own bin, order a free composting
bin decal.
COMPOSTING BINS & SUPPLIES

45 gAL� 21 gAL� comPoSt BAg 2�6 gAL�

1010282 (Black w/Wheels) 1015900 (Compost Brown) 1016173 (3 Gal. 500 Pk.) 1015900
• 21½” L x 24½” W x 39½” H • 32½” H x 17¾” W 22” D 1015444 (13 Gal. 12 Pk.) (Compost Black)
• 25 bags per roll - 20 rolls per case • 8¾” x 6¼” x 13”

32 gAL� whAt to comPoSt #55 cLeAr BAgS roLLout

1015810 (Black w/Wheels) VinyL Sign 1001937 gArBAge cAnS
• 22½” L x 21” W x 33¾” H • 55 Gal.
1015901 • 100 bags per box 1010307 (Blue) • 1009634 (Gray)
• 50 Gal.
• Use with 32/44 Gal. containers
• 23 / 8” W x 36½” H x 28½” D
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