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Composting, NYC — Brooklynian

Composting, NYC

pitu
pitu
edited November -1 in The Lounge / Random Stuff
Does anyone compost?
I have backyard access, and one friend that swears rats don't gather at their bin. I think I'm ready . . .

I know not to put protein in there, and to put shredded newspapers on top.

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  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior
    i think i might try hehe. but give us your results first :D.
  • boygabriel
    boygabriel
    The city sent me a brochure recently that was a how-to. I think they also offer composting bins for like $40 or something.

    I found this site, I'm not sure if it's the same project as the one I receieved a brochure from.

    http://www.nyccompost.org/how/index.html
  • escap
    escap
    You can take your compost to the Ft Greene farmer's market on Saturdays. Not sure if the PS market offers the same thing or not.
  • pitu
    pitu
    Boygabriel wrote: The city sent me a brochure recently that was a how-to. I think they also offer composting bins for like $40 or something.

    I found this site, I'm not sure if it's the same project as the one I receieved a brochure from.

    http://www.nyccompost.org/how/index.html
    Yes, the city sells bins through various gardens (like BBG), for $20.
    I called their hotline - they are out of stock except in Staten Island.
    At Fresh Kills, no less. THAT trip would make you want to compost for sure...
  • pitu
    pitu
    pitu wrote:
    At Fresh Kills, no less. THAT trip would make you want to compost for sure...
    is there an emoticon for fear, with seagulls attacking?
  • sweet tea
    sweet tea
    doesn't the BBG do composting workshops or something? i don't have a yard, but i seem to remember hearing something like that, or maybe reading it on a sign by the composting demo section.....
  • pitu
    pitu
    sweet tea wrote: doesn't the BBG do composting workshops or something? i don't have a yard, but i seem to remember hearing something like that, or maybe reading it on a sign by the composting demo section.....
    Yeah, BBG is in on the city Dept of Sanitation composting project -- Boygabriel put the link above.
    But their next workshop (Brooklyn, but not at BBG) is not until October.
  • yavel
    yavel
    I have a composter in the yard and it requires very little to maintain. The one I have is the standard one that you can pick up at one of the city's compost givebacks for about 20 bucks. I've also never had a problem with rodents or any smell. The compost will break down quicker if you turn it once in a while, but you'll get there eventually even if you neglect it.
  • carnivore
    carnivore
    Yavel wrote: I have a composter in the yard and it requires very little to maintain. The one I have is the standard one that you can pick up at one of the city's compost givebacks for about 20 bucks. I've also never had a problem with rodents or any smell. The compost will break down quicker if you turn it once in a while, but you'll get there eventually even if you neglect it.

    Here's a link to the NYC Compost Project. You'll find info there on the next event.
    http://www.nyccompost.org/program/givebacks.html
    The guy at 5XX Bergen essentially turned his entire home into a compost heap! You should see it.

    Crazy!

    Mod note: Address edited at family's request
  • yavel
    yavel
    Yes, but for best results, you shouldn't mix any meat scraps or non-organics with your compost. :wink:
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