Experience the Selldorf Architects-designed Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility, a state-of-the-art facility where over 1,000 tons of residential recycling is received and processed each day. Take in an elevated view of the cavernous tip floor, where recyclables arrive from all over NYC by truck and barge, and see the giant system that sorts and prepares those materials for sale. (Please note that the facility is not in operation on Sundays, so conveyor belts will not be running during OHNY Weekend).

Visit the Recycling Education Center to explore an interactive recycling museum to learn the ins and outs of recycling and materials. Check out the building's sustainability features, including the city's first commercial-scale wind turbine, a large solar array, native plantings, stormwater management, and marine habitats.

Sunday Activity: 1 and 3pm. Join a 30-minute Q&A session with a recycling educator.

Getting there and around

• By Ferry: NYC Ferry's Rockaway and South Brooklyn routes both stop at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Don’t miss our new audio guide for the South Brooklyn route for a look into the area’s industrial history, available free on Bloomberg Connects
• By Bike: Sunset Park is well-served by Citi Bike, with stations along 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue throughout the corridor from 36th to 59th Streets. Citi Bike is offering free bike unlocks on October 17-19—use the code OHNY25 to redeem under ”Rewards” in both the Citi Bike and Lyft apps, and at lyft.com/invite/OHNY25. Bicycle parking is also available at the Brooklyn Army Terminal near the entrance to Building A.
• By Shuttle: A free Industry City shuttle service connects the 59th Street subway station, Industry City’s 36th Street Food Hall, MADE Bush Terminal, and Brooklyn Army Terminal.
• By Bus: The B37 and B11 buses serve Sunset Park.
• By Subway: Festival sites in Sunset Park are best reached by the R line, stopping at 36th Street, 45th Street, and 59th Street. This weekend, the N and D lines stop at 36th Street only and the R will run on a more limited schedule, so allow for additional travel time. 59th Street is a wheelchair-accessible station.
• By Car: There is a municipal parking lot on Pier 4 at Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Each visitor must sign a safety waiver. Visitors under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by an accompanying parent or guardian.

The facility is at the end of the 29th Street Pier, all the way to the water. Go towards the wind turbine and stay on the pedestrian walkway once you are on site. It will lead you to the facility entrance. For your safety, do not cut through the parking lot or driveway.

Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Children ages 5+ are welcome accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.