Drop-off your food scraps and the Lower East Side Ecology Center will compost them locally at the East River Park Compost Yard!
23rd Street and 8th Ave (SW corner) on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Acceptable food waste:
Non acceptable food waste:
How to Store Food Scrapes at Home:
Reuse your plastic containers or bags to store and transport your food scraps. To eliminate odors at home and at the drop-off sites, please store food scraps in the freezer or refrigerator