Green Bin Approved: What to place in your green bin
Businesses and apartment residents should start using the green bin for organic waste now. Single-family homes start in July. Here’s how to get organic waste in its place.
Yes, toss it in, green bin approved!
✔Food scraps
✔Food-soiled paper (napkins, coffee filters)
✔Yard waste (Do not bag plant trimmings.)
✔ Wood
✔Remember to bag your food scraps and food-soiled paper using compostable or clear plastic bags before placing them in the bin with un-bagged yard waste.
No, not green bin approved.
❌Styrofoam/plastic containers
❌Coated paper or cups (wax-coated food soiled papers are ok for the commercial program, not residential)
❌Dirt or rocks
❌Diapers or pet/human waste
