Westchester County is celebrating Earth Month by offering free compost to residents and launching its spring 2026 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale to help reduce waste and promote sustainable practices at home.
The compost is produced at the County’s CompostED site, a small-scale compost education and demonstration facility that processes up to two tons of food scraps each week. The giveaway events provide residents with free compost while encouraging food scrap recycling and highlighting the environmental benefits of composting.
To build on these efforts, the County is also offering compost bins, rain barrels and accessories at reduced prices through a bulk purchasing program. Backyard composting helps reduce the amount of trash while creating nutrient-rich material for gardens. Rain barrels help lower water costs, minimize flooding, and provide a natural water source for plants and landscaping.
Upcoming Event Schedule:
- Saturday, April 11 – Wilson’s Woods Park, Mt. Vernon | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 21 – Glen Island Park, New Rochelle | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 28 – Sprout Brook DEF Facility, Cortlandt Manor | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Residents interested in purchasing compost bins or rain barrels must place an order in advance and pick up items at the following location:
· Tuesday, April 21, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle
Important Information:
- Due to limited quantities of compost, 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.WestchesterCountyNY.gov/residential-compost-distribution-events
- Compost bins, rain barrels and accessories can be purchased at: https://westchester.compostersale.com/
- 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 vehicles.
Spring is here and CompostED tours are available once again! To schedule a tour, or learn more about CompostED, residents can contact DEF at CompostEd@WestchesterCountyNY.gov, visit our website environment.WestchesterCountyNY.gov or call the Recycling HelpLine at (914)813-5425.
This project is partially funded under USDA CFWR agreement #2025-70510-44353.
