Residential Compost Distribution Events
Residential Compost Distribution Events
Westchester County DEF distributes compost created at CompostED to residents of Westchester County through a series of community compost giveback events. In 2025, DEF has hosted 10 events and distributed 1,798 bags of compost to 899 residents!
Compost Distribution Events are back for 2026! DEF has 3 events planned for April 2026, see the event details and registration below! This project is partially funded under USDA CFWR agreement #2025-70510-44353.
Westchester County Government is also excited to offer the Spring 2026 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale alongside the April 21 Compost Distribtion Event. Backyard Composting is an excellent way to reduce trash going to the waste-to-energy facility and make your own compost! Rain Barrels can help reduce water costs and provide a natural source of water for plants and gardens. Residents interested in purchasing a rain barrel and/or compost bin must purchase using the link below. This is a separate link from the Compost Distribution Event. To also recieve compost, residents must use the registration link below.
Compost Distribution Guidelines - Please Read Carefully
Registration:
Advance registration is required due to limited supply. Please arrive at your scheduled pickup time.
Compost Allotment:
Each registered resident will receive two 1-cubic-foot bags of compost.
Verification and Loading:
DEF staff will verify your registration upon arrival and load the pre-bagged compost into your vehicle.
Picking Up for Others:
If you are picking up compost on behalf of another registered resident, you must present a copy or photograph of their driver's license or photo ID for each additional registration.
Pickup Limit:
You may pick up compost for a maximum of one additional registered resident besides yourself. In no case will any vehicle receive more than a total of four bags of compost.
2026 Compost Giveback Events (register below):
Date: Saturday, April 11 - Compost Distribution Only
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Willson's Woods Park
Date: Tuesday, April 21 - Compost Distribution Event & Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale (separate registrations required)
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Glen Island Park
Registration Link - Compost Distribution Only
Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale Link
Date: Tuesday, April 28 -
Compost Distribution Only
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Sprout Brook - DEF Facility
Address: 5729 Albany Post Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Registration Link
Date: Sunday, May 03 -
Compost Distribution Only
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Mamaroneck
Address: Town Commuter Lot A (Myrtle Blvd. and Vine St.)
Registration Link
Date: Tuesday, May 12-
Compost Distribution Only
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Sprain Ridge Park
Registration Link
Date: Wednesday, May 20 - Compost Distribution Event & Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale (separate registrations required)
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Household Material Recovery Facility
Registration Link - Compost Distribution Only
Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale Link
To learn more about the beneficial uses of compost, schedule a tour at CompostED by emailing:
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Additional resources for compost application:
Fall compost use guide from
Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency
How to Use compost from Oregon State University Extension
CompostED
CompostED Education
Food Waste Recovery from Pantries
Compost Production
Compost Distribution Partnerships
Residential Compost Distribution Events