nyc compost project resources: how to order discounted compost bins

New York City residents can purchase various types of backyard compost bins and also worm compost bins at reduced prices from certain NYC Compost Project sites. The models available (shown below) are equally suitable for city composting; they are easy to use and fit into an automobile for easy transportation—the differences are primarily in appearance. Proof of New York City residency is required to buy a bin.

The recycled plastic bins are available to NYC residents for $50 to $60—these bins normally retail for $75 to $95, plus sales tax, shipping, and handling. (Due to budget cuts, these are no longer available for the DSNY-subsidized price of $20.) The metal garbage can composter is sold for $22.

Worm bin starter kits, including one pound of red wiggler worms, are also available for $55. Residents who attend NYC Compost Project “wormshops” in any borough can purchase a worm bin, including worms, for $44.

Compost Cranks are periodically available to NYC residents for $42 at some Compost Project sites. Just crank the beveled spiral tip in and pull out without turning to mix and aerate your compost; easily penetrates densely packed or rough compost.

garden gourmet bin
Garden Gourmet compost bin
Height: 36"
Width: 24"
Depth: 24"
Weight: 29 lbs
Capacity: 11 cubic feet
at cost: $60 each (tax included)
Contact:
Brooklyn Compost Project
Manhattan Compost Project
Staten Island Compost Project

Earth Machine compost bin
Diameter at Top: 23.5"
Diameter at Base: 33"
Height: 33"
Weight: 15 lbs
Capacity: 10.5 cubic feet
at cost: $55.00 each (tax included)
Contact:
Queens Compost Project

metal composter
metal garbage can composter
Height: 23"
Diameter at Base: 15.25"
Diameter of Lid: 17"
Weight: 7.3 lbs
Capacity: 3 cubic feet (approx)
at cost: $22 each (tax included)
Contact:
Manhattan Compost Project

worm bins
(1 lb red wiggler worms included)
Width: 17"
Height: 12"
Depth: 12"
Weight: 1 lb
Capacity: 3 lbs kitchen scraps/week;
indoor use
$55 each (tax included), including worms
Contact:
Manhattan Compost Project
reduced cost for wormshop participants.
see compost calendar

Compost Crank
Length: 45" long
Weight: 2 lbs
Shaft: 3/8" diameter
stainless steel
Handles: 100% recycled
black nylon
at cost: $42 each (tax included), while supplies last
Contact:
Manhattan Compost Project
Queens Compost Project
Staten Island Compost Project

For more information, see where to buy worms and links to websites about equipment and bin construction ideas in nyc compost resources.

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