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Paper, Plates Uncoated

You Need to Know

Compost uncoated paper plates by placing in the green yard waste bin. Do not place in the curbside recycle bin. If you don't have a green bin, place uncoated paper plates in the trash or or drop it off at a transfer station's Clean Green collection site. Fees Apply.

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General Information

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.