Why Compost?
Food makes up 30% of what people sends to landfills and incinerators, which then creates greenhouse gases and contributes to climate change. When composted, food scraps and organic waste can be turned into a soil amendment that helps grow more plants, fruits and vegetables!

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1. Where do I get a counter-top pail and bin?
2. Am I required to use the countertop pail being offered by Scarsdale?
3. Where can I purchase additional compostable bags?
4. Can I use plastic bags labeled “biodegradable”?
5. Am I required to use compostable bags?
6. Will composting be messy or smelly?
7. What happens to the food scraps after they leave the recycling facility?
8. What is the difference between using the Scarsdale Food Scrap Recycling service and backyard composting?
9. Why Compost?
10. Do I need to notify the Sanitation Department if I am away and wont be putting out my food scrap bin?