While composting might seem like the last thing you want to take on in your tiny NYC apartment, it’s easier than you think, and, if done correctly, won't stink up your space or attract any rodents or pests. All you need is a proper bucket (equipped with a filter and a lid that seals very well) and a membership at a community garden (preferably within 10 minutes walking distance from your apartment).
If you’d rather not go through the trouble of becoming a garden member, you can also look into donating your rich, earthy stash to a nearby farmers’ market. (The North Brooklyn Compost Pile has been welcoming waste for seven years now.) But becoming a community garden member only requires a brief orientation and a small fee, and entitles you to easy garden access—which means a rare opportunity to find sanctuary in the midst of the daily hustle-and-bustle. You’ll also be in-the-know about neighborhood events, growing and cooking workshops, and beekeeping lessons. Some garden spaces have abundant community beds, so even if you don’t have a plot of your own, you can still partake in communal tomatoes and herbs.
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