What are my other options for dealing with organic waste besides composting?
1) Municipal organic waste pick-up
Some municipalities provide organic waste pick-up a few weeks each year. Do your research to find out what weeks of the year your municipality picks up organics. Be careful not to leave organics out at times when there is no pick-up, as nutrient runoff from leaves or brush can harm water sources.
Some municipalities provide organic waste pick-up a few weeks each year. Do your research to find out what weeks of the year your municipality picks up organics. Be careful not to leave organics out at times when there is no pick-up, as nutrient runoff from leaves or brush can harm water sources.
2) Independent contractor
Some companies will contract with residents to dispose of their organic waste. Check with your municipality for a list of commonly used contractors.
Some companies will contract with residents to dispose of their organic waste. Check with your municipality for a list of commonly used contractors.
3) Drop-off at a municipal site
Some municipalities provide a drop-off site for organic waste. Some also leave the finished compost, wood chips, or mulch out for residents to take home. Other nearby municipalities may accept organic waste from residents in your municipality.
Some municipalities provide a drop-off site for organic waste. Some also leave the finished compost, wood chips, or mulch out for residents to take home. Other nearby municipalities may accept organic waste from residents in your municipality.
Compost Drop Off Locations
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Chemung County Compost Facility
Blostein Blvd. Horseheads NY Open from April through November (weather permitting) Operating hours: Tuesday 9am to 5pm Wednesday 9am to 3pm Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 3 pm Saturday 8 am to 1pm ** Closed on Mondays for processing of materials. CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS For more information, please call (607) 739-3896. |
Town of Southport Brush Lot
Bob Masia Drive Open to Town Residents only Operating Hours: Monday 4pm to 8pm Tuesday 10 am to 2 pm Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm Saturday 9am to 2 pm CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS |
Town of Elmira Compost Program
Town of Elmira Highway Garage 1890 W. Water Street Open to Town Residents with a permit only (Permits obtained from Town Clerk's office) Operating Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS |
