Compostable     

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

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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:
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• 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