What is Compostable?

 

You would be surprised how much of the garbage that you put in the trashcan can actually be composted instead!

Print your own list here.

 

Compostable Items:

FOOD SCRAPS

  • Meat, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish & Bones

  • Eggs & Dairy Products

  • Table Scraps & Plate Scraping

  • Fruits & Vegetables

  • Bread Dough, Pastry, Pasta, Grains

  • Coffee Grounds, Filters & Tea Bags

FOOD SOILED PAPER

  • Kitchen Paper Towels

  • Uncoated Paper Take-Out Containers

  • Pizza Delivery Boxes

  • Paper Napkins

  • Facial Tissues & Paper Towels

  • Unwaxed Cardboard & Paper

  • Uncoated Paper Cups, Plates (no lids, straws or creamers)

  • PLA & other BPI-Certified Compostable Products

PLANTS & FLOWER SCRAPS

Plants & Flowers

Non Compostable Items:

  • Plastic Bags

  • Plastic Wrap

  • Plastic Bottles

  • Plastic Plates

  • Plastic Cups

  • Plastic Utensils

  • Glass

  • Metal

  • Foil

  • Produce Baskets & Netting

  • Produce Stickers

  • Twist Ties

  • Latex or Plastic Gloves

  • Styrofoam

  • Rubber Bands

  • Burlap

  • Grease and Liquid

If you are uncertain whether an item is compostable, then place that item in the trash. If you don’t know, don’t throw!