A program of Community Environmental Center.

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ASTORIA CENTER
3-17 26th Ave. Queens, NY
718-777-0132
astoria@bignyc.org

GOWANUS CENTER
69 9th St. Brooklyn, NY
718-725-8925
gowanus@bignyc.org

Open Everyday!
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
& Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

 

In 2012 BIG!NYC:
* Diverted 1,200 tons of reuseable building materials from the landfill
* Donated over 57 tons of lumber to community & school gardens. That's 1,200 raised garden beds in NYC!
* Gave away $58,780 worth of materials to local organizations.

 

Welcome to BIGNYC!

Shannon Kerner is back at Build it Green!NYC after the success of her previous workshop, “Mosaic What Your Momma Gave You”. Create your own book by reusing some of Build It Green!NYC’s vintage record record covers. We have an extensive collection so...Read More
Both reuse centers will be opening late today, Saturday 2/9/13, at noon (12pm). Please check our website for updates on store hours during and after...Read More
Check out this new course for first time renovators, presented by the Center for Architecture Foundation. What to Expect When You're Renovating...Read More
Check out what was just installed at BIG!NYC in Gowanus  - a rustic door turned chandelier made by Urban Chandy, a small company that transforms...Read More
We are filling the position for Reuse Center Manager in our Gowanus, Brooklyn Reuse Center. This manager will be responsible for the overall...Read More
(January 15, 2013) WNYC reports that "the destruction from Sandy is expected to leave more than 12 million cubic yards of debris in New York state...Read More
Check out what these cool innovators are doing with used exercise and lawn equipment - turning trash into shredding machines! BIG!Compost used the...Read More

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