PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Recycles Food Scraps!

Beginning January 17, 2018, Greenburgh accepts resident food scraps for recycling at no charge.

The food scrap drop-off site location and hours are as follows:
Anthony F Veteran Park, 11 Olympic Lane, Hartsdale, NY 10530
Open everyday, 8am - 8pm

How to Recycle Food Scraps

1. COLLECT your food scraps in a countertop pail; all food is accepted, but should not be mixed with non-food or non-compostables, as described in the 'Items Not Accepted' section below. Although not required, you may line your pail with a compostable bag – please no plastic bags. Collection starter kits including everything you need are available for $20.00 at Anthony F Veteran Park and Greenburgh Nature Center, details in the 'Where and When to Get a Starter Kit' section below. 

2. Most residents will fill the countertop pail with food scraps 3-4 times per week. Therefore, it is suggested that residents also have a larger bin to TRANSFER food scraps into for weekly storage. This larger bin can also be used for transportation of food scraps to the drop-off site at Anthony F Veteran Park. Anything that holds around 5-6 gallons and has a lid will work. It is recommended that food storage bins be kept indoors – either in the house or in the garage.

3. BRING your transportation bin to the food scrap recycling drop-off bins at Anthony F Veteran Park to dispose of your food scraps as often as needed.

Accepted Items

ALL food waste, including:

• Fruits and Vegetables (remove stickers, rubber bands, twist ties)

• Meat and Poultry (bones ok)

• Fish and Shellfish (shells ok)

• Dairy Products

• Bread and Pasta

• Rice and Grains

• Egg Shells

• Chips and Snacks

• Nuts and Seeds

• Leftover, Spoiled and Expired Food (cooked ok)

Other Items (If in doubt, ask before contaminating your food scrap recyclables):

• Coffee Grounds (paper filters ok)

• Tea Bags (no staples)

• Paper Towels and Napkins

• Cut flowers (not landscaping waste)

• Compostable Bags

Items Not Accepted

It is important not to include the following items, as they will contaminate your food scrap recyclables:

• Plastic Bags

• Baby/Hand Wipes

• Diapers

• Glass, Metal or Plastic

• Pet Waste or Kitty Litter

• Styrofoam

• Yard Waste

Where and When to Get a Starter Kit

Starter kits include a 2 gallon kitchen countertop pail, a 6 gallon transportation bin, a resident instruction guide, and a 25 count roll of 3-gallon compostable bags.

Please bring a check for payment (cash/credit is not accepted).

Greenburgh Nature Center     
Welcome Desk             
99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Monday - Thursday, 9:30am-4:30pm                          
Friday, Closed

Saturday - Sunday, 10am-4:30pm            

Anthony F Veteran Park

Administration Building

11 Olympic Ln, Hartsdale, NY 10530

Labor Day - January: Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm

February - May 19: M/T/Th/F 10am-4pm, Wednesday 10am-7pm

May 19 - September 3: Everyday, 10am-4pm

Refill compostable bags are also available for purchase, $2 for 3-gallon and $5 for 13-gallon.

What happens to the food scraps?

The food scraps are hauled to a commercial compost facility in Ulster County, NY. They are mixed with yard waste and turned into nutrient-rich soil amendment - compost! 

Where else is there a residential food scrap recycling program?

In January 2017, the Village of Scarsdale launched their food scrap recycling program, which our program is modeled after. Over 15% of Scarsdale households are now participating in food scrap recycling, which has far exceeded their expectations. Bedford and Larchmont-Mamaroneck have also adapted Scarsdale’s food scrap recycling program model. 

Want to learn more or volunteer? 

Email Rachel Carpitella at foodscraprecycling@greenburghny.com