NYC Compost

Name: NYC Compost
Rating: 4 (85 reviews)
Author: Big Belly Solar, LLC

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Overview

Version:

1.0.3

Last updated: 2024-05-23

Ranking

#170,209 ▼ 1,122

Overall

Features & Capabilities

NYC Compost helps New Yorkers locate curbside compost drop-offs in NYC and learn how to use the bins. It provides information on the composting program and guidance on what materials are accepted.

The app delivers quick access to program details, usage tips, and a simple reporting flow to keep curbside composting smooth for the community.

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By:

Big Belly Solar, LLC

Rating:

4.00

(85)

Version:

1.0.3 Last updated: 2024-05-23

Version code:

856331667

Creation date:

2022-11-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

7.87MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

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# 170,209 ▼ 1,122

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Developed by:

Big Belly Solar, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyc-compost/id1596363693

Website:

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/collection/residents/food-scrap-drop-off.page

User Reviews

Users praise the app for a simple, intuitive design and convenient, 24/7 access to nearby bins via Bluetooth unlock, with clear environmental benefits. However, a common thread across reviews is reliability issues: Bluetooth unlock failures, offline/visibility errors, GPS proximity problems, and occasional outages. Android support is noted as missing in some reviews. Overall, the app is very convenient when it works, but recurring technical problems drive most complaints.

Pros

Simple, clean design and a user-friendly interface.
Convenient bin access via the app, including unlocking bins with Bluetooth and 24/7 availability.
Positive environmental impact and value for families, making NYC composting easy.
Easy to find nearby bins and open them with the app; multiple bins available across neighborhoods.

Cons

Frequent Bluetooth/connectivity issues that prevent bins from unlocking or misreport the Bluetooth status.
Offline errors or the app saying the device is offline, and bins do not appear even when other apps/work Bluetooth are functioning.
GPS/proximity limitations causing bins to not recognize you as close enough to open.
Occasional outages or 'out of service' messages and overall reliability problems.

Recent reviews

There needs to be a way to notify if there’s a problem with a not-full bin not opening

by kl*****, 2025-12-10

UPDATE — The app needs to be much more clear. Bluetooth indeed is fully turned on, and is working perfectly. However, iOS apparently has a setting where you have to permit apps access to Bluetooth on a one-by-one basis. The app should make that much more clear. That is, we had to turn on the setting for this specific app, even though I was turned on for all other devices. And after we did so, no more error message. PRIOR ONE-STAR REVIEW — My family and I are huge composters, and we been composting for many years. So, we were very excited to use this new app and be able to compost right in our apartment building. Unfortunately, however, the app does not work at all. Because when we launch the app, it gives an incorrect error message, falsely stating that our Bluetooth is not turned on. However, of course, our Bluetooth always is on. We have tried rebooting the app, rebooting the iPhone, and many other things, but the app still does not work, because each time it incorrectly reports that Bluetooth is turned off, which is completely mistaken. Every other device works with Bluetooth, so the app has no idea what it’s talking about.