BK ROT

BK ROT is north Brookyln's local composting service powered by youth. Bushwick's Composting Service Powered by Local Youth.

We collect organic waste from homes, businesses and events. We sell 100% fossil fuel free, locally produced, handmade compost

Learn how to volunteer, drop-off or buy compost at:
www.bkrot.org

01/29/2026

Our compost piles enjoyed some snow during the passing snowstorm, making KWL a winter wonderland❄️

Please make sure you are staying safe and warm during this period of extreme cold (our piles of compost will stay nice and hot too!)

01/22/2026

Remember all the fun we had these past few summers and want to become a part of it yourself? Fill out the YLP Interest Form and be emailed when the application goes live!

A summer of gorgeous green spaces 🌱, compost 💪🏽, skill building 🛠, and friendship awaits you 🤠

Take this time to fill out the form so you dont miss the deadline and miss out on the opportunity of a YLP summer!

(Want to live vicariously through a youth you know, make sure to send the interest form their way 👀)

01/13/2026

Thanks to all of you has wrapped up a great success! The $7,900 raised will all go to funding our summer youth program and sustaining the local conpost work we do everyday 💚

Thank you to our matching donors for supporting thus fundraiser for supporting black gold this holiday season too!

Everyone who participated in our raffle and donation should keep an eye out for an email from us since you might be a lucky winner 👀

01/12/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers who came through last Sunday and started off their new year helping BK ROT out!

With all of your help we managed to build a new trellis and we hope you all come to visit when passion fruit starts to climb back up 😊 🌱

If you missed this volunteer day but want to come spend some time helping out your local composters keep you eyes peeled and schedules open for the beginning of next month 👀

12/31/2025

Thank you all for another amazing year! With the hard work of our staff and with all of your support we had another year full of fun, learning, and compost 🥳

Lets have an even better 2026 together 💚 BK ROT is going to continue our work and get better than ever!

Also last chance to help sustain our work and fund our youth programming in 2026! Head over to bkrot.org/blackgold to see how you can contribute 😊

Have an amazing 2026 is our year 🎉

12/29/2025

Thanks to all of your generous support BK ROT'S fundraiser has reached $5,991 out of our $10,000 goal! With your help in these last few days of our fundraiser its possible to reach our 10k goal to sustain our work in the upcoming year 💪🏽

Head over to bkrot.org/programs and help out in anyway you can all while gaining perks, getting merch, or joining amazing raffles 🥳

Can't donate? Make sure to spread the word to friends!

12/23/2025

Hear from our youth leaders from every year of BK ROT'S YLP summer program! Since 2020 we have been empowering youth to take action on the environmental issues that matter to them and realize that are possible in their future 💚

See how you can help support us and our work in shaping our future climate leaders by going to bkrot.org/blackgold 🫶🏽

12/22/2025

Start your new year off by volunteering with your favorite local composters! In 2026 we want to keep building our community, so we welcome both new and familiar faces 😊 Make sure to come if you want some good vibes and conversation 💚

RSVP at bkrot.org/programs and make sure to come dressed for the weather and in gear you dont mind getting a little dirty!

12/19/2025

Support our Fundraiser all while winning some awesome prizes for yourself 👀 This year our raffle includes 4 amazing prize bundles:

1. Patagonia Gear! - gear for your next adventure courtesy of

2. $500 Yoga Gift Card - relax with $500 of classes with

3. Ceramic Item - enjoy handmade pottery from local ceramists

4. Merch Bundle - BK ROT shirt, tote, and beanie to rep your favorite composters

Each raffle entry is $5 so select your desried bundle and head over to bkrot.org/blackgold to enter the raffle 🥳

12/16/2025

serves as a moment for us to look back and reflect on what BK ROT means to us

Our staff reflected on the importance of BK ROT, the impact of our work and all the ways its influenced their lives 💚

Consider supporting us this black gold season and helping us continue the work we do by visiting bkrot.org/blackgold

12/10/2025

From soil to the soul. Over 10 years of impact. Over
✨ 1.7 million pounds diverted
✨ 350 tons of compost made
✨ 30 youth trained

Thank you for building this movement with us. 💛

You can support BK ROT by donating to our year-end fundraising drive. You can become a 🌱 monthly sustainer, buy raffle tickets 🎟️, or make a ⚡one off donation - all levels of support are welcome including 🐝spreading the word! bkrot.org/blackgold

12/03/2025

It’s not too late to give for Giving Tuesday! Support BK Rot’s community composting and youth employment.

Here’s how you can help:
♻️ Make a one-time donation
🌿 Become a sustainer with a monthly gift
🎟️ Enter the raffle. (To be announced. Stay tuned!)
💚 Spread the word!

Every dollar powers our mission. Visit bkrot.org/blackgold to give!

Address

1278 Myrtle Avenue
New York, NY
11221

Opening Hours

12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+19045791278

Website

http://www.bkrot.org/

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