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Paper, Food Soiled
You Need to Know
Compost food soiled paper by placing in the green yard waste bin. Paper should be un-coated. Do not place in the curbside recycle bin. If you don't have a green bin, place food soiled paper in the trash or or drop it off at a transfer station's Clean Green collection site. Fees Apply.
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Food scraps includes kitchen food waste items like
- Meat, poultry, fish, and beans
- Dairy products
- Fruits and vegetables
- Breads, grains, and pastas
- Eggshells and nutshells
- Coffee grounds
- Table scraps and leftovers.
Food scraps can be composted as well as food-soiled paper like:
- Pizza delivery boxes and waxed cardboard boxes
- Coffee filters and tea bags
- Paper towels and napkins
- Paper egg cartons and berry cartons
- Uncoated "Non-Shiny" paper plates, cups, and bowls
- Paper grocery bags containing food scraps, and even soiled pizza boxes and waxed cardboard boxes.
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