East River Park Compost Yard Tour

East River Park Compost Yard,New York NY 10002

26 June, 2021

Description

Learn how we transform food scraps into compost We will be opening our gates for a public tour to learn how we turn your banana peels into nutrient rich compost from our site operators. The East River Park Compost Yard is a one-acre compost facility located within the beautiful 57-acre East River Park. In 1998 the Ecology Center moved its composting operation from a community garden space in the Lower East Side and made a home in East River Park. As one of Manhattan’s largest composting facilities, the site takes in nearly 1 million lbs of organic waste each year with materials coming from local food scrap drop-off sites, woodshops, and chipped park waste. As part of the NYC Compost Project, this site plays an important role in helping NYC reach its zero-waste goals. How do I get to East River Park Compost Yard? The East River Compost Yard is located within East River Park. Detailed directions can be found here. The site is the lot directly south of the amphitheater. The entrance is on the side facing the FDR not the waterfront. Please wear close-toe shoes. ABOUT THE LOWER EAST SIDE ECOLOGY CENTER The Lower East Side Ecology Center (Ecology Center) has been pioneering community-based models in urban sustainability since 1987. We provide unique e-waste and composting services, environmental stewardship opportunities, and educational programming to all New Yorkers who want to learn about environmental issues and take responsibility for creating solutions through action. Learn more at www.lesecologycenter.org