Residential Compost Distribution Events
Westchester County DEF distributes compost created at CompostED to residents of Westchester County through a series of community compost giveback events. In 2025, DEF has hosted 9 events and distributed 1,548 bags of compost to over 700 residents!
DEF has 1 more event planned for 2025, see the event details and registration below!
Compost Distribution Guidelines - Please Read Carefully
- Registration: Advance registration is required due to limited supply. Please arrive at your scheduled pickup time.
- Compost Allotment: Each registered resident will receive two 1-cubic-foot bags of compost.
- Verification and Loading: DEF staff will verify your registration upon arrival and load the pre-bagged compost into your vehicle.
- Picking Up for Others: If you are picking up compost on behalf of another registered resident, you must present a copy or photograph of their driver's license or photo ID for each additional registration.
- Pickup Limit: You may pick up compost for a maximum of one additional registered resident besides yourself. In no case will any vehicle receive more than a total of four bags of compost.
2025 Compost Giveback Events (register below):
Date: Sunday, October 19
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Household Materials Recovery Facility
Address: 15 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY, 10595
Registration Link
To learn more about the beneficial uses of compost, schedule a tour at CompostED by emailing:
Additional resources for compost application:
Fall compost use guide from Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency
How to Use compost from Oregon State University Extension