Materials Accepted

Food Scraps:

  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Meat, fish & bones
  • Bread, pasta & baked goods
  • Egg shells
  • Dairy products
  • Coffee grounds

Food-soiled paper products:

  • Paper towels & napkins
  • Paper plates & cups
  • Milk & juice cartons
  • Pizza boxes
  • Egg cartons
  • Boxes from frozen & refrigerated foods
  • Waxed paper & paper containers
  • Coffee filters & tea bags

Other compostable items:

  • Full vacuum cleaner bags
  • Dryer lint
  • Tissues & cotton balls
  • Floral trimmings & house plants

What is not accepted?

  • Styrofoam
  • Plastics, glass or metal
  • Plastic bags
  • Foil-lined containers (juice boxes)
  • Diapers & wipes
  • Kitty litter & pet droppings
  • Grass, leaves & brush