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