News Release - Mayor Lovely Warren Launches Roc City Compost

 City of Rochester

News Release

(Thursday, July 1, 2021) - Mayor Lovely A. Warren today announced the launch of the Roc City Compost pilot program; a drop-off composting program available to city residents.

“Roc City Compost will help reduce the amount of waste in our landfill and slow the emission of greenhouse gasses,” said Mayor Warren. “It is gratifying to see Rochester take this next step on our path to becoming a cleaner, greener more sustainable city. I encourage everyone to sign up today!”

Roc City Compost provides an opportunity for residents to divert food waste and other compostable materials from their refuse containers and bring them to drop-off sites on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning July 14. Participants will receive a tool-kit with a list of acceptable materials, a countertop container and a larger bucket to convey materials to the drop off locations. Those interested in participating in Roc City Compost can call 311 or visit www.cityofrochester.gov/compost.

Drop-off times and locations include:
• Genesee Valley Park, 131 Elmwood Ave., Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–noon and Saturdays from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Drive, Wednesdays, 1–4 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon.

Roc City Compost is a recommended action identified in the City’s Climate Action Plan and builds on existing recycling. For more information on the Roc City Compost Program, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/compost.

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