Food dehydrators, which dry and grind up food into soil-like grounds, have emerged as a way to keep food waste out of the garbage. Here’s how to use them.

But as good as this sounds, there are many things that you should never add to your compost bin. Certain items break down ...

Councilmember Gabi Prochaska made the argument for the town to subsidize composting more than it currently does and explained that in Europe, it is expensive to throw trash away and that works as an ...

Chef George Duran produces lots of food scraps. Recently, though, having them collected by the city has not only brought confusion — but also challenges. Duran’s huge kitchen — where he does all of ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City began its mandatory compost program around the five boroughs in October, but Department ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Reject the evidence of your eyes, your ears, and even the NYPD. On Wednesday, Department of Sanitation ...

Keep a small bin or bucket in your kitchen for collecting ... whether the thing you’re about to throw in the garbage can be turned into compost. Things that should go into your organics pail ...