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SUSPENDING 24/7 DROP-OFF SERVICE

We are experiencing a large amount of food scraps mid-week and don't have the people power to transfer and process the collection. Therefore, for the safety of our community members, we are SUSPENDING the 24/7 drop-off service at the garden.

We are providing GrowNYC Fridays (8am-12:30pm) drop-off until further notice. For drop-off locations please visit New York City Department of Sanitation Compost site: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/services/food-scraps-and-yard-waste-page/nyc-food-scrap-drop-off-locations

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We are collecting community food scraps on Saturdays starting December 5th until Spring 2021.

Location: 321 W 126th St, New York, NY 10027

What to bring to a Food Scraps Drop-off Site - Fruits, Vegetables and Eggshells - Coffee, Tea and Nuts - Dried Flowers and Houseplants

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Dear Harlem Community, We are collecting community food scraps on Fridays from 8AM to 12:30PM starting December 4th.

Location: 321 W 126th St, New York, NY 10027

What to bring to a Food Scraps Drop-off Site - Fruits, Vegetables and Eggshells - Coffee, Tea and Nuts - Dried Flowers and Houseplants

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IT’S COOKING!

The joyous moment of composters watch doing it’s thing.

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Tour of Processing in the First Bin

A video introducing the community garden and processing food scraps in the first bin of the outdoor composting system.

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The US Composting Council has partnered with the Institute for Local Self Reliance to bring you these webinars in order to provide perspective and advice on managing compost operations during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Sunday, August 16th Canceled

Due to scheduling conflicts, we are canceling the Sunday, August 16 drop-off date. We return on Wednesday, August 19th at 4PM-6PM

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Harlem Drop-Off Site:

Wednesdays and Sundays at 4PM-6PM (est)

What to bring to the Community Food Scraps Drop-off Site? - Fruits, Vegetables and Eggshells - Coffee, Tea and Nuts - Dried Flowers and Houseplants

These items are NOT accepted at any food scrap drop-off. Do not drop off these items:

Pet Waste and Kitty Litter Meat, Fish, and Dairy BPI-certified compostable plastic products Pressure-treated Plywood, Lumber, or Sawdust Clean Paper, Glossy Paper, or Cardboard Metal, Glass or Plastic Medical Waste, Diapers, and Personal Hygiene Products

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The suspension of curbside composting will begin on Monday, May 4, 2020 and is planned through June 30, 2021. During this suspension, any food scraps and yard waste set out for composting will be collected as trash. Residents are encouraged to make compost on their own if they have the space to do so. Residents can learn how to compost at home at nyc.gov/recyclingmaterials and click "Food Scraps + Yard Waste."

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will temporarily suspend curbside composting service beginning on Monday, May 4, 2020. The suspension is currently planned through June 30, 2021. During this time, residents are asked to discard food scraps and yard waste with their trash. Residents with questions about their collection schedules should contact 311.

Why is curbside composting service being suspended?

On March 12, 2020, Mayor De Blasio declared a state of emergency in New York City in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19. The City has been required to divert all necessary resources to aid in the COVID-19 relief efforts. This crisis, and the resulting decrease in economic activity, have forced the City to make significant budget cuts to maintain emergency services and core municipal services. This suspension allows the City to divert resources to emergency COVID-19 response efforts.

What should I do with my food scraps and yard waste while curbside composting service is suspended?

Residents should discard food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste with their trash. Trash should be put out for collection in securely tied heavy-duty bags or leak proof receptacles with tightly fitting lids. Residents should set out their material at the curb after 4 p.m. but before midnight the evening before their collection day.

Where can I take my food scraps and yard waste during the curbside composting service suspension?

All Food Scrap Drop-off Sites have been temporarily suspended as they require the public to leave their homes, which is against the social distancing recommendations put into place by the NYS Governor, NYC Mayor, and Health Departments. Once conditions allow for public gathering, DSNY will determine the feasibility of reopening certain Food Scrap Drop-off Sites.

Residents are encouraged to make compost on their own if they have the space to do so. Learn how to compost by downloading PDFs of educational materials from nyc.gov/recyclingmaterials in the Food Scraps + Yard Waste section. If you have questions about setting up your own compost system, email nyccompostproject@dsny.nyc.gov.

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Yard Waste

We hosted teachers and students from Harlem Prep Middle School, as part of their Day of Service, at the community garden. They assisted us with spring cleaning, weeding and planting vegetables seeds.

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On organic collection pickup days, the brown bin can be found on the sidewalk curb.

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Service Report:

In February, two brown bins was stolen from the community garden. We have submitted an organics bin replacement request form and hope to receive the replacements soon. Unfortunately, the drop-off program is SUSPENDED until replacements are delivered to the garden. We, at The William B. Washington Memorial Garden, want to thank the community for participating in the New York City Department of Sanitation organic collection.

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The Bike Signal

Your community garden is closed for the season but you’re in need of assistance?

Send a bike signal! Even in the cold-weather months, you can always rely on a fellow cycle head to answer the call!

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Correcting Ground Leveling

The preferred location for the wooden/wire bin, rest on a slope in the garden. We began leveling the area but felt it needed a second option. Therefore, we reached out to a fellow Master Composter to assist us with the ground leveling.

As you can see, less is best! The cement blocks were filled with small brick pieces to create a platform for the bin. We do need to keep close watch for ground sinkage of the bin as weight is added to the bins.

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Arrival of the browns

The wood chips provided by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has arrived! They will serve at browns for the wood-wire compost bin.

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Laying the ground work

We are in the beginning stage of leveling the ground using bricks found throughout the garden and cement blocks, to rest the compost bin.