An in-depth overview of the Master Composter Certification program in New York City.

compostingJess FrostNovember 5, 2025Maple Street Community Gardencompost, community garden, community, NYC Compost Project, NYC Department of Sanitation, Bureau of Recycling and SustainabilityComment

Gourds, Greenhouse Gas, and a Honda Accord’s Worth of Scraps

A data update from Team Compost at MSCG, plus a look at the science behind composting.

Jess FrostOctober 28, 2025Maple Street Community Gardencompost, NYC Compost Project, NYC Department of Sanitation, community garden, communityComment

No Pumpkin Left Uncomposted

Join the compost team at MSCG on our campaign to leave no pumpkin uncomposted this Autumn! Read more about our upcoming Portraits and Pumpkins Party and more.

Jess FrostOctober 1, 2025Maple Street Community Gardenpumpkins, autumn, compost, NYC Compost Project Comments

Steamy Compost, Soil Science, and Community Magic at Maple Street Community Garden

Exploring the importance of temperature in thermophilic composting at MSCG.

compostingJess FrostAugust 18, 2025Maple Street Community Gardencompost, NYC Compost ProjectComment

Garden selected for NYC Compost Project certification program

The NYC Compost Project thinks our compost program is pretty awesome.

Emily LeshnerOctober 2, 2018NYC Compost Project, NYC Department of Sanitation, Bureau of Recycling and SustainabilityComment

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