NYC Compost

BigBelly Solar

About this app

NYC Smart Compost app enables finding and unlocking compost drop-off at curbside bins located in the NYC area, it also allows users to learn information about the composting program, details on how to use the curbside bins, what types of food/materials can be composted with this program, and report issues with the curbside bins.

Ratings and reviews

Yeah it is almost unbelievable to me that when I downloaded this app using the QR code on the bin it did not work at all. It does not open any of the Bins at all, Anywhere. Then I read others reviews, and it says that since January of last year that others have complained about the same thing! I mean, it's a year and a half later!! Seriously, to both App Development, and NYC, What in the Actual 🤬?! SMH

I prefer opening the bin with the card. It was so much easier: just tap. With the app, I have to 1st put down my compost on the ground, then fiddle with my phone with two hands to unlock the bin. Also, the card was so much easier when other family members wanted to use it. Now everyone has to have a smart phone. Please make the card keys usable again!

App looks nice! Unfortunately it does not open any bins. On the plus side, the inability to open the bin is contributing to it staying very clean and looking new. So that's nice. App shows a bin as available and nearby, and I can click 'unlock bin' as many times as I like, but nothing ever happens. Has so far opened 0% of the bins I've tried.

What's new

Fix issue unlocking Bins when no data services are available