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Compost Options

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.

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. ​
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.

Compost Drop Off Locations 

 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
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851 Chemung Street 
Horseheads, NY 14845

​607-796-2216
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    • SWPPP Information
    • Chemung Stormwater Projects
  • Homeowner Information
    • Rain Garden
    • Rain Barrel
  • Compost Program
    • Compost Options
  • Partners
  • Chemung County Water Quality Strategy Committee
    • Stream Sampling
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    • Rural Stormwater Documents
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  • Upcoming Events!
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