CERO Cooperative, Inc.
CERO Cooperative, Inc.
Organic Waste Management Services

WHAT CAN I COMPOST?

Compostable     


Any and all organic material can go in CERO compost containers. This includes:

  • bones and fat trimmings
  • dairy products
  • eggshells
  • fruits and vegetables
  • meat, poultry, and seafood
  • bread
  • rice and other grains
  • beans
  • pasta
  • spoiled food


All food soiled paper including:

  • coffee grounds and filters
  • paper napkins and paper towels​
  • tea bags


Other materials including:

  • floral and grass clippings
  • leaves
  • weeds
  • BPI Certified compostable liner bags

      Not Compostable 

 

The following items cannot be composted, and therefore CERO cannot accept them:

  • NO plastics of any kind
  • NO metal of any kind
  • NO glass of any kind
  • NO butter wrappers
  • NO plastic-coated disposable paper products, such as coffee cups, plates, bowls, frozen food boxes, etc.
  • NO plastic cups, lids, straws or tableware
  • NO plastic gloves or bandages
  • NO waxed or coated cardboard
  • NO styrofoam or packing peanuts
  • NO twist ties
  • NO twine
  • NO plastic strapping
  • NO hazardous wastes

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