So much of what we consider “garbage” is actually not waste and can be put to good use through composting. While composting is actually a pretty simple way to make a difference in bettering our planet, many people just don’t know about this practice or how it works. Luckily for us, there are multiple drop-off location sites around the area that make composting that much easier and attainable. But first, here’s a few things you should know about composting:
- Yard waste and food waste, ie: Food scraps and plant-based materials, are generally your best bet when it comes to composting with a few exceptions
- ✅ fruits, vegetables, egg shells, coffee grounds, etc.
- ✅ grass clippings, leaves, logs, etc.
- ❌ meat, dairy, liquids, grease/oils
- In the same regard, if it is not a plant-based or once living material this cannot be composted
- ❌ plastic, glass, styrofoam, metals, etc.
- Some great resources for getting involved in/learning more about composting are with Cornell University’s NYS Compost Facilities Map and with Buffalo’s composting professionals at Farmer Pirates Compost and BFLO Worm Works.
Ready to participate? Here’s a full list of composting sites in WNY:
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Yard Waste Compost Sites:
CJ Krantz Organics – 560 Smith Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051 / Website
Green Entrepreneurial Center and Urban Farm – 70 Harvard Pl, Buffalo, NY 14209 / 716-881-5150
Lardon Construction Corporation – 08 Lake Ave, Blasdell, NY 14219 / Website
Orchard Park Compost Facility – 6909 Milestrip Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 / Website
Town of Marilla Recycling Center – 2500 Eastwood Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052 / Website
Town of West Seneca – 500 Mineral Springs Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 / Website
Village of Akron and Town of Newstead Composting Facility – 12707 Clarence Center Rd, Akron, NY, 14001 / Website
Food Waste Compost Sites:
500 Seneca – 500 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14204 / Website
Craft Coffee House – 6612 Campbell Blvd, Pendleton, NY 14094 / Website
Elm Street Bakery – 72 Elm St, East Aurora, NY 14052 / Website
Green Entrepreneurial Center and Urban Farm – 70 Harvard Pl, Buffalo, NY 14209 / 716-881-5150
Little Salmon Co – 230 Lexington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 / Website
North Tonawanda DMV – 500 Wheatfield St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 / Website
