Compost Collection

The PSSI Curbside Compost Collection Program Includes:

FOOD SCRAPS
Fresh, frozen, cooked, and moldy.

All leftover non-edible food, including:

  • peels, pits, and rinds
  • eggs, eggs shells, and dairy products
  • bread, rice, pasta, and other grains
  • meats and bones
  • coffee grounds and tea leaves

NØ GLASS, METAL, OR PLASTIC.

FOOD-SOILED PAPER

  • paper coffee filters and paper tea bags
  • paper napkins, towels, plates, and cups
  • paper coffee cups that are marked compostable (Please note that most to-go paper beverage cups, to-go containers, and plates are lined with plastic. They are not compostable.)
  • food-soiled newspaper and paper bags
  • pizza boxes and donut boxes
  • Compostable plastics (PLA, Bagasse) that are certified as compostable by BPI. 

NØ GLASS, METAL, OR PLASTIC.

YARD TRIMMINGS

  • Grass clippings
  • Flowers
  • leaves
  • weeds
  • tree trimmings, pruning material, and branches must be LESS THAN 3 inches in diameter*.

NØ PALM FRONDS, SOD, DIRT, BRICK, OR CONCRETE.

CLEAN WOOD

NØ HARDWARE, PAINT, OR STAIN.

NØ TREATED WOOD WASTE.

WHAT IS TREATED WOOD WASTE?
Treated Wood Waste (TWW) comes from old wood that has been treated with chemical preservatives. These chemicals help protect the wood from insect attack and fungal decay while it’s being used. Fence posts, sill plates, landscape timbers, pilings, guardrails, and decking, to name a few, are all examples of chemically treated wood. As of January 1, 2021, Treated Wood Waste (TWW) will be considered hazardous material and must be disposed of as such. For more information about treated wood waste and where to transport it, please click here.

 

AVOID THE “ICK FACTOR”. TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FOOD SCRAPS COLLECTION PROGRAM

  • Wrap food scraps in newspaper or a paper bag before putting them into the cart. Paper absorbs moisture, odor, and is compostable.
  • Layer/cover food scraps with yard trimmings.
  • Freeze or refrigerate wrapped food scraps before placing them in the cart and/or place the food scraps in the cart just before collection day.
  • Put the cart out weekly for service (even if it isn’t full).
  • When the cart is empty, rinse it out on a landscaped area using only water.

PLEASE REMEMBER PROPER SORTING MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

These items will be collected and composted into a soil product. In order for this program to be successful, please make sure we receive compostable materials with no contamination.

NØ GARBAGE , POLYSTYRENE/STYROFOAM®, DIAPERS, PET WASTE, PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS, GLASS, METAL, PLASTIC, HOT ASHES/COALS* , DIRT, BRICK, CONCRETE, PRESSURIZED TANKS, NEEDLES/SHARPS, OR HAZARDOUS WASTE.

*Hot Ashes/Coals
Properly Dispose of Hot Ash and Coals

  • Place fireplace, stove, and barbecue ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Put the container with ashes outside – at least 10 feet away from your home and combustibles.
  • Wet ashes down. COLD ashes must be contained (in a bag or box), so they do not blow away during collection, and placed in your landfill cart.

For more information and additional fire safety tips:

CONTAMINATION PROCEDURES:

If the compost/organics cart contains any unacceptable items, it will be tagged and will not be collected until the contamination has been removed. Once cleared of contamination, the compost/organics cart will be emptied on the next collection day. Questions? Please contact us.

*LARGER AMOUNTS OF YARD TRIMMINGS