The deadline for residents of those boroughs to order their free bin is Oct. 28, according to Vincent Gragnani, press secretary for the city Sanitation Department. New Yorkers can also order a 21-gallon official composting bin from an approved vendor.

NEW YORK — Compost collection will expand across New York City's five boroughs starting this weekend. While some New Yorkers see it as an inconvenience, the Department of Sanitation emphasizes its benefit to the environment and the city's fight against rats.

Starting Sunday, curbside composting will roll out in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, following successful launches in Queens and Brooklyn.

Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 6, all New York City residents will have to separate their organic waste from their regular trash. The compost will have to be placed at the curb for pick up on the same day that New Yorkers put their recycling out.

Starting Sunday, compost collection expands to all of New York City's five boroughs. Looking for the best money-saving tips? As a personal finance writer, I’ve learned several effective strategies over the years.

Starting Sunday, composting is no longer an option across the city. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green breaks down all the dos and don'ts and what exactly composting is.