The List

You can compost more thank you think…

Compostables

  • Coffee Grounds + Filters

  • Tea Bags

  • Eggs + Eggshells

  • Fruits + Vegetables

  • Nut Shells

  • Dairy

  • Meat + Bones

  • Seafood Shells

  • Rice, Pasta, Bread + Other Grains

  • Grass Clippings

  • Hay & Straw

  • Houseplants (No Soil)

  • Yard Trimmings

  • Leaves

  • Pine Needles

  • Wood Chips

  • Hair & Fur

  • Newspaper — Single Sheets Only*

  • Fireplace Ashes

  • Sawdust

  • Paper Towels & Napkins (Used w/o Cleaning Products)

  • Soiled Cardboard*

  • Paper bowls, plates & cups (certified BPI Compostable)

  • Bamboo & wood utensils (certified BPI Compostable)

Non-Compostables

  • Black Walnut Trees or Twigs

  • Coal or Charcoal Ash

  • “Compostable” K-Cups

  • “Compostable” Hard Plastic Items

  • Diseased or Insect-Ridden Plants

  • Pet Waste (E.G., Dog or Cat Feces, Soiled Cat Litter)

  • Yard Trimmings Treated with Chemical Pesticides

  • Cleaning Wipes — Incl. Compostable Wipes

* We are unable to take large quantities of cardboard and newspaper unless they are shredded—ripping up soiled cardboard is much appreciated

Download our printable list of compostable items.