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Accepted

  • Tea Bags (staple removed)

  • Fur/Hair

  • ​Newspaper

  • Old Flowers

  • Vegetarian Pet Bedding 

  • Wood Ash

  • Untreated Wood Sawdust

Food

Non-Food

  • Compostable Utensils

  • Compostable Bags

  • Compostable Cups

  • Paper Napkins/Towels​

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  • Bones

  • Bread/Grains

  • Coffee Grounds/Filters

  • Dairy

  • Egg Shells

  • Fried Food

  • Freezer-burned Food

  • Fruit & Vegetables 

  • Meat

  • Moldy Food

  • Nuts/Seeds

  • Seafood/Shells

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These items are great for Zero Waste Events! ​

Their packaging must say "Compostable".

Be careful of greenwashing. 

Not Accepted

  • Cat/Dog Poop

  • Diapers

  • Glass

  • Glossy Papers

  • Metal

  • Treated Wood & Sawdust

  • Stickers Fruit & Vegetables

  • Staples from Tea Bags

  • Twist Ties & Rubber Bands

  • Plastic & Plastic Wrap

  • Styrofoam

  • Tape​​

This list is not all inclusive but can be used as a general reference.

QUESTIONS??

Send your questions through chat or email us at office@zerowastethewoodlands.com.

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