We are building a citywide composting network designed to turn your food scraps into vibrant, healthy soil for our local gardens. From our centralized hub at the Binghamton Urban Farm to our neighborhood drop-off sites, we’re making it easier than ever to participate.
- Get Involved: Applications for community members will open shortly.
- Garden Members: If you are already a VINES community garden member, composting access is included at no extra cost!
Become a compost facilitator, help manage our sites, and support sustainable waste reduction in our community.
Browse our network of neighborhood compost sites to find the drop-off location nearest to you.
Want to compost?
Are you looking to reduce your household waste and support local sustainability? The VINES Community Compost Program offers a convenient way for you to turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil.
Who can join: Participation is open to community members, with free access already included for current community garden members as part of their membership.
Where to compost: We offer a central hub at the Binghamton Urban Farm and various decentralized sites located at community gardens throughout the area, with sites in Binghamton, Johnson City and Endwell.
Not sure if you’re ready to sign up? Review our participant guidelines to see how it works!
Applications now open!
Become a VINES Community Compost Facilitator
Are you someone who loves to get their hands dirty? Does turning a compost pile make you excited?
VINES is looking for volunteers to participate in the soon-to-be-unveiled Community Compost program. Compost facilitators will act as leaders, overseeing the composting process at their assigned sites and working with and educating community members. Ready to Lead Our Composting Efforts?
Become a VINES Compost Facilitator. You’ll oversee site maintenance, engage with your neighbors, and help us turn food scraps into local, nutrient-rich soil.
Community Compost Sites – Now Open
- Binghamton Urban Farm, 16 Tudor St, Binghamton
- Davis Community Garden, 1701 Davis Ave, Endwell
- Gregory Lane Community Garden, 10 Gregory Lane, Binghamton
- Laurel Avenue Community Garden, 128 Laurel Ave, Binghamton
- Mather Street Community Garden, 26 Mather St, Binghamton
- Mercereau Park Community Garden, 604 S Loder Avenue, Endicott
- Oak Street Community Garden, 150 Oak St, Binghamton
- Sherman Ave Community Garden, 52 Sherman Street, Johnson City
