Drop off food scraps at Orange County farmers’ markets

In an effort to help residents reduce landfill waste and support local composting efforts, Orange County is once again offering a food scrap drop-off program at the county’s farmers’ markets this season.

“Orange County is committed to a cleaner, greener future,” said Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus. “By offering food scrap drop-offs, we’re making it easier than ever for residents to contribute to environmental sustainability. Composting reduces waste and helps create healthy soil. This program gives our community a direct and easy way to make a positive impact.”

Residents can bring eligible food scraps to participating markets during designated hours:

Tuesdays, starting June 17:

• Healthy Orange Farmers Market:
   Broadway Green Lot, Newburgh, 10am – 2pm

Wednesdays

• Cornwall Farmers Market:
   183 Main Street, Cornwall, 11am – 4pm

• Woodbury Public Library - Central Valley:
   23 Smith Clove Road, 5 – 6pm

Fridays – 1st Friday of Every Month

• Goshen Farmers Market:
   255 Main Street, Goshen, 9am – 3pm

Saturdays

• Lakeside Farmers Market:
   Winstanley Park, Greenwood Lake, 9am – 1pm

• Newburgh Farmers Market:
   Safe Harbors Green, Newburgh, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Starting June 21)

• Port Jervis Farmers Market (New In 2025):
   Hammond St. and Pike St., 10am – 1pm (Starting June 28)

Sundays

• Warwick Valley Farmers Market:
   21 South Street, Warwick, 9am – 2pm

Compostable items include:

• Fruit and vegetable scraps

• Non-greasy food scraps

• Pasta, bread, rice, grains

• Cereal

• Coffee grinds and filters

• Eggshells

• Nutshells

• Tea bags (paper only)

• Food-soiled paper

• Disease-free houseplants

Non-compostable Items:

• Meat

• Dairy products

• Animal waste

• Charcoal

• Stickers

• Grease and liquids

• Shredded paper

• Plastic bags, twist ties, rubber bands

For more information, visit https://www.orangecountygov.com/1485/Composting-Food-Scraps-Yard-Waste

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