Buildings across New York City are now required to separate trash from compost, and one property owner says he feels the need to conduct his own inspections to avoid fines.

New York City will begin enforcing fines for composting violations beginning Tuesday, requiring residents to separate food scraps and soiled paper into designated bins. Fines can be issued even if ...

NYC partially scrapped composting fines, ... “No more sign-ups, special rules ... The 5.24 million pounds of recycled trash is more than a 500% increase from what New York was recycling ...

But you’ll have to sign up for the NYC Compost app to open them. You can also find a drop-off site with green bins that do not require an app. But the hours they are available may vary.

Queens compost pilot program shows signs of success 02:03. NEW YORK-- They've been cleaning up the scraps in Queens.. The borough has helped divert more than 1 million pounds of food and yard ...

Starting Sunday, curbside composting will roll out in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, following successful launches in Queens and Brooklyn.

"Compost Adams" read another, with a picture of the New York City mayor. One sign featured a rat-faced Statue of Liberty. On a chilly day in December, ...

The city broke its composting record for the third week in a row — even after officials ... New York Post. ... “No more sign-ups, special rules, different days… just a free, weekly ...