The following is a list of what is acceptable organics recycling material and what is not:
All food
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat, fish and bones
- Dairy products
- Eggs and egg shells
- Pasta, beans and rice
- Bread and cereal
- Nuts and shells
Food-soiled paper
- Pizza boxes from delivery
- Napkins and paper towels
- Paper egg cartons
Certified compostable products
- Compostable paper and plastic cups, plates, bowls, utensils and containers
Look for the BPI or Cedar Grove logos or the term “compostable” on certified products.
Other compostable household items
- Coffee grounds and filters
- Hair and nail clippings
- Cotton balls and swabs with paper stems
- Houseplants and flowers
- Tea bags
- Wooden items such as chopsticks, popsicle sticks and toothpicks
Not accepted: Yard waste • diapers and sanitary products • animal and pet waste, litter or bedding • cleaning or baby wipes • grease or oil • Styrofoam™ • dryer lint and dryer sheets • recyclable items (cartons, glass, metal, paper, plastic) • frozen food boxes • microwave popcorn bags • gum • fast food wrappers • products labeled “biodegradable”
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