What Is Compostable?

What Is Compostable?

Compostable Items At Commercial Compost Facilities

Many of our customers ask what is compostable. Food? Food-Soiled Paper? Plants? Certified Compostable Materials? Yes, they are all compostable! A good rule of thumb is "If it once lived, it is compostable."

The compostable items are processed at a large-scale commercial compost facility where the compostable items are mixed with yard trimmings.

For example of "What Is Compostable", please see the list below:

Compostable Items:

• All Food: fruits, vegetables, poultry, seafood, shellfish, bones, rice, beans, pasta, bakery items, cheese and eggshells
• Food-Soiled Paper: paper towels, napkins, uncoated paper plates, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters
• Plants: floral trimmings, tree trimmings, leaves, grass, brush and weeds
• Certified Compostable Materials: compostable containers, utensils and cups

Non-Compostable Items:

• Liquids, grease and cooking oil
• Plastic or Styrofoam
• Glass
• Metal

Questions?

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