Last month we implemented Compost & Recycling at our Free Food Sheds. Unfortunately both are being consistently contaminated because of improper sorting. Hopefully this post will help, both at the Sheds and maybe at home too.

Please Do

Compost

  • fruit & vegetables
  • crushed eggs & messy cartons
  • spoiled dairy
  • stale bread & bakery items
  • open/used cereals, rice, dry goods

Recycle

  • clean boxes
  • clean plastics
  • cardboard
  • paper

Please Don’t!

Compost

  • bags or packaging
  • cartons or wrappers
  • plastics or styrofoam
  • pet waste
  • cleaning wipes

Recycle

  • any food waste
  • styrofoam
  • grocery bags (reuse!)
  • wood or yard clippings
  • cleaning wipes