Why Compost?

Composting has many benefits! Backyard Composting is an easy and effective way to manage food scraps at home and improve your ecological footprint, all while making your own 'Gardener's Black Gold' to improve your garden soil quality. Food scraps make up 15% of the waste stream nationwide, and the largest component of landfilled waste (22%). When food is buried in a landfill, it creates Methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide. But when food scraps are managed by composting, they are transformed into a stable soil amendment called compost that has many horticultural uses and benefits! 

"Composting plays an important role in meeting our zero waste goals in Ulster County. By composting at home, families can help Grow Ulster Green by reducing the environmental pollution of wastes that can easily be recycled right in your own backyard!"

Angelina Peone
Recycling Coordinator at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency

"Some people may think that composting is complicated, expensive, or that it attracts animals and creates odors. These things can all be easily avoided! By learning the basics and a few simple tips and tricks, anyone can be successful at home composting."  

- Melinda France, Recycling Educator at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.

Pick-Up Location & Details

Pickup your preorder ONE DAY ONLY -Saturday, May 1st 2021, from 9:00AM -2:00 PM at the UCRRA main office. COVID-19 Safety: This is a drive-through event (please stay in your vehicle). Please be advised that facemasks will be required and that social distancing guidelines will be in place.

Want to learn more?  Here are some links to additional resources: 

-Learn more about how to compost at home:  

-Learn more about reducing food loss and food waste: 

-Learn more about the benefits of using compost: 

-Learn more about Compost Awareness Week: 

Disclaimer: UCRRA does not make any warranty or representation, expressed or implied, regarding the compost bins or other equipment offered for sale by BrandBuilders, LLC.  Purchasers must direct any questions, claims or disputes regarding their purchase to BrandBuilders LLC.

Pick-Up Address:

999 Flatbush Road, Kingston NY 12401 (UCRRA Main Office)

PICK-UP DATE & Time: Saturday, May 1st 2021 from 9:00AM to 2:00 PM  **ONE DAY ONLY**