Which paper products can go into the green Organic Waste Cart? Do paper coffee or soda cups count)?

Do deposit:

  • Food-Soiled Paper: Used napkins, paper plates (non-coated), paper towels, coffee filters, tea bags, food soiled newspaper and greasy pizza boxes go into the green Organic Waste cart. Many restaurants are now switching to paper or “biodegradable” takeout containers. (no waxy or “shiny” linings; no foam containers)  
  • Pleated and uncoated paper cups: Used pleated water cups, uncoated paper coffee cups, and used paper cups. 

cup bannerDon't deposit: 

  • Regular Clean Paper: Regular clean paper goes into the blue Recycle cart. (i.e. copy paper, newspaper, etc.; no inside linings, wax or food-soiled) 
  • Waxed or Lined Paper: Paper with wax, plastic lining or foam goes into the Trash cart. (i.e. waxed or foam coffee cups, drink cups, some paper straws)  


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