Organics 101
A practical introduction to food scraps and organic waste. Organics collection can reduce the amount of food and other organic material placed in mixed trash, but accepted materials and collection requirements vary across jurisdictions and service providers.
Printable Education PDF · Restaurants, Businesses, Employees, Community
What you need to know
Organics collection can reduce the amount of food and other organic material placed in mixed trash, but accepted materials and collection requirements vary across jurisdictions and service providers.
Five practical reminders
- Check your local organics collection rules
- Use clearly labeled containers where organics service is available
- Keep prohibited packaging and contaminants out
- Close container lids between deposits
- Train staff using the actual hauler’s accepted list.
Print and share the guide
Use the printable original for employee training, community outreach or facility information. Please check local hauling instructions and site-specific requirements before distributing.
View the printable PDF ↗Ask about using this resourceInformation only. Local acceptance rules and legal requirements vary; this guide is not a regulatory determination or a certification.