Buffalo River Compost brand Tend will use bags that contain 20 percent PCR supplied by EFS-plastics and made by Salerno Packaging. Photo courtesy of EFS-plastics Inc. Tonawanda, New York-based NOCO’s ...

Dear James: We moved into a new house with open space in the backyard, so I want to build a compost bin. What are some inexpensive options that are effective? — Sylvia W. Dear Sylvia: It won’t take ...

Perhaps you’ve relearned how to recycle, you’re working on quitting plastic, and you’ve embraced ways of going green at home. But have you considered composting? Composting breaks down fruits and ...

Beginning on Tuesday, April 1, New Yorkers can now be fined if they fail to abide by New York City’s compost disposal regulations. That means that it is mandatory for borough residents to separate ...

As fall leaves begin to blanket Lowcountry yards, local stormwater experts are reminding residents that what happens on the ground doesn’t stay there. When heavy rain falls, anything left in the ...

As of 1 April 2025, it is mandatory for residents of New York City to compost certain waste items. This is part of a program run by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) called Curbside Composting. The ...

To get more New Yorkers to compost, the city plans to allow residents to put their yard waste on the curb in clear plastic bags — a move that some environmental advocates say undermines the spirit of ...