Compost facility now open in Elmira

Elmira, New York — The City of Elmira’s Compost Facility is now open at the Department of Public Works.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Materials allowed at the Compost Facility include grass, leaves, shrubs, twigs, plant material, branches, and other yard waste.

A dumpster is located at the facility for your empty plastic bags. Plastic bags must be emptied of their contents.

Paper bags are allowed and do not need to be emptied.

No construction debris, fencing, concrete, or metal is allowed to be dumped.