FOOD

DO compost any fruits and veggies in all their various states:

• raw, cooked, frozen

• moldy, spoiled

— DO also compost all the non-edible parts:

• peelings, rinds, shells

• pits, seeds, etc.

DO NOT compost:

• stickers on produce — Double-check those peels!

• plastic produce bags

DO compost any bakery items and dry goods, such as:

• bread, dough, flour

• pasta

• rice

• legumes (beans, lentils, etc.)

• cereals, grains, nuts, shells

Can I compost these even when uncooked? Or moldy? — Yes! In any state.

DO compost:

• eggs, eggshells, paper egg cartons

• cheese, yogurt, butter, other dairy products

• cooked or cured meat and fish products — Yes, that includes your deli meats!

• bones, scales

Can I compost these products if they are spoiled/rotten? — Yes. The exception: For safety purposes, rotten meat is not accepted in Worm Works Drop-off bins.

DO NOT compost:

• raw meat and fish products, blood — Exceptions can be made for Commercial Business clients. Please make an inquiry with us here.

DO compost:

• coffee grounds

• disposable coffee filters

• biodegradable tea bags

DO NOT compost:

• tea bags containing polypropylene (a synthetic resin used in 20-30% of tea bags in stores)

How do I know if my tea bags fit the bill for composting?

— Check the tea box for bag composition details. Most bags will be biodegradable. If you are unsure, please just toss in your normal trash bin!

— Look out for polypropylene the next time you pick out tea at the store. Everyone benefits from avoiding pesky plastics!