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White Plains Today
By the People, for the People
Westchester County Hosts Free Compost Giveaways for Earth Month
Events aim to encourage food scrap recycling and highlight composting's environmental benefits.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:35pm
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Westchester County's free compost giveaway events aim to make sustainable waste management practices more accessible to local residents.White Plains TodayWestchester County is celebrating Earth Month by hosting three free compost giveaway events for residents. The events are designed to encourage food scrap recycling and highlight the environmental benefits of composting. Residents can receive free compost produced at the County's CompostED site, which processes up to two tons of food scraps weekly. The County is also launching its spring 2026 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale, offering items at reduced prices to promote sustainable practices.
Why it matters
Composting is a key part of reducing food waste and promoting sustainable waste management practices. By offering free compost and discounted composting supplies, Westchester County is making it easier for residents to participate in these environmentally-friendly initiatives.
The details
The giveaway events are scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at Wilson's Woods Park in Mt. Vernon; Tuesday, April 21, at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle; and Tuesday, April 28, at Sprout Brook DEF Facility in Cortlandt Manor. Due to limited compost quantities, residents must register online for a specific time slot to receive two 1-cubic-foot bags of compost. The efforts are partially funded under a USDA CFWR agreement.
- The giveaway events will take place on April 11, April 21, and April 28, 2026.
- The County is launching its spring 2026 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale.
The players
Westchester County
The local government of Westchester County, New York, which is hosting the free compost giveaway events and promoting sustainable waste management practices.
CompostED
The County's composting facility that processes up to two tons of food scraps weekly and produces the compost being given away.
The takeaway
By making compost and composting supplies more accessible to residents, Westchester County is encouraging broader participation in food waste reduction and sustainable waste management practices, which can have a positive impact on the local environment.
