Your compost pile will only thrive when you feed it the proper ingredients. Here's what you can and can't compost.

A Department of Sanitation spokesperson said summonses issued so far largely correlate with population density.

New Yorkers can now get fined for not separating their food scraps. Some critics say that's not the right approach.

City officials said Tuesday that they want to quell any rumors or conspiracy theories around the Department of Sanitation’s curbside composting program. Enforcement of the five-borough curbside ...

Some common nitrogen-rich ingredients that speed up composting include: Maintaining a healthy balance of carbon and nitrogen ...

Speaking of throwing your food scraps into the woods – don’t. It attracts animals and gets them dependent on our garbage ...

Agromin is one of the largest organics recyclers in California. It helps cities use compost for landscaping or on farmlands.

Starting April 1, property owners who don’t follow the rules will be subject to fines. The composting push is part of a ...

Take action to submit comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) and keep organic standards strong!

As of April 1, the city will start issuing fines to New Yorkers if they're found to be dodging the city's mandatory ...

Buildings across New York City are now required to separate trash from compost, and one property owner says he feels the need ...

The compost must be put in its own bin and placed at the curb on regular recycling days for pickup. New Yorkers can line the bin with a clear plastic bag. New Yorkers can purchase a 21-gallon official ...