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Hamilton Heights Compost Giveaway

June 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

LES Ecology Center and Riverside Park Conservancy invite neighbors to pick-up free bagged compost.

Free Compost Giveaway for NYC residents! Get up to two (2) free bags of compost per household—made from NYC food scraps and yard waste. Each bag weighs about 20-30 pounds.

📝 Registration is required in advance!
⚠️ Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamilton-heights-compost-giveaway-tickets-1988850563574?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Event location and time:

Riverside Drive and West 139th Street, New York, NY [Google map]

1-3pm

Direction by Public Transit:

  • Take the 1 train to 137 St-City College
  • Exit the station and walk west along 137th Street until you reach Riverside Drive
  • Cross Riverside Drive, turn right, and walk north along Riverside Drive — stay on the sidewalk closest to the street (don’t enter the park yet)
  • At 139th Street, go down a short flight of stairs — you’ll see our tent setup just ahead.

♿ Accessibility Notes:

  • The event entrance from the sidewalk at 139th Street includes stairs; if you require a step-free route, enter the park at 138th Street, in front of the entrance to Riverside State Park and walk north past the the citibike station till you see a tent setup.
  • No vehicles are allowed inside the event space.
  • Bringing a cart or wheeled bag is highly encouraged to help transport your compost.
  • Staff from the LES Ecology Center will be available on-site to answer questions and provide composting tips—whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve your setup at home.

ABOUT THE LES ECOLOGY CENTER: The LES Ecology Center (Ecology Center) has pioneered community-based models in urban sustainability since 1987. We provide unique e-waste and composting services, environmental stewardship opportunities, and educational programming to all New Yorkers who want to learn about environmental issues and take responsibility for creating solutions through action. Learn more: www.lesecologycenter.org

ABOUT RIVERSIDE PARK CONSERVANCY: The Conservancy cares for six miles of parkland on the West Side of Manhattan from 59th to 181st Street. Working alongside the New York City Parks Department, we make improvements as diverse as the park itself and the city it serves. Learn more: www.riversideparknyc.org

TYPE OF COMPOST AVAILABLE:

Compost is 1/2 inch screened compost, made at the DSNY Staten Island Compost Facility. Each bag weighs 20-30 pounds and is roughly 1/2 cubic feet of compost.