NEW AT THE RECYCLING CENTER!
The Town of Red Hook is excited to offer a new composting service at the Recycling Center. Residents may bring their household compost to the Recycling Center at no cost beginning April 30, 2022.

What is accepted?
- Food scraps
- Fruit and vegetable peels
- Bones
- Coffee filters
NOT ACCEPTED: Plastic, utensils, foil, paper/cardboard
Why Compost?
- Reduce landfill waste by 30%
- Reduce methane emissions
- Create healthy soils
- Grow healthy plants
- Save water
- Reduce use of chemical fertilizers
Learn more here!
Can I line my compost bucket?
Yes, you may add a brown paper bag as a liner, but please no plastic or green compostable bags. Alternatively, you can leave it liner-free and rinse & dry between uses!