What is Compostable?

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

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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

• Waxed Cardboard & Paper

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

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