BK ROT
BK ROT is New York City's first community-supported, bike-powered, fossil fuel free food waste hauling and composting service.
Goals:
Composting Operations
Increase processing capacity for processing organics
Microhauling
Increase Microhauling operations of food scraps locally via bike
Increase administrative capacity through key operational hires
Outreach & Education
Provide composting and drop-off staff for partner community garden sites
Street tree care events
Community food scrap drop-offs
Volunteer workdays
Education
On-site tours
Workshops (onsite and in schools)
Media creation
Youth workforce development