WE COMPOST THE FOLLOWING:
Community Compost Co. produces certified organic compost. We accept the following for composting:
no
NON-FOOD
PLASTIC
METAL
GLASS
CHEMICALS
STYROFOAM
LIQUIDS
GREASE
PRODUCE STICKERS
STAPLES IN TEA BAGS DIAPERS
TISSUES
MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
PET WASTE (INCLUDING CAT LITTER)
COMPOSTABLE “PLASTICS”: (BAGS, UTENSILS, COFFEE PODS, CUPS, ETC.)*
COATED PAPER & MOLDED FIBER: (HOT CUPS, CARTONS, TAKE OUT BOXES, ETC.)*
*Our compost is certified organic. We cannot take compostable products.
YES
ALL FOOD
FRUITS
VEGETABLES
MEAT
BONES
DAIRY
SEAFOOD
GRAINS
EGGS AND SHELLS
COFFEE GROUNDS
FLOWERS
SOME PAPER
COFFEE FILTERS
NAPKINS
PAPER TOWELS
UNCOATED PAPER PLATES
TEA BAGS
EGG CARTONS
100% WOOD & BAMBOO PRODUCTS
(STIRRERS, PLATES, UTENSILS, ETC)
Why Can’t We Take Compostables?
Our company DOES NOT take any “compostable products/plastics” (i.e. Hot cups, cartons, take-out boxes, cups, silverware, bags, coffee pods, etc.). Many of these products are advertised as all natural and compostable, but that doesn’t mean that they are BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) certified or that they don't contain PFAS (also known as "forever chemicals”) or polymers. PFAS and polymers are not approved for compost used on organic farms, as per NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) and since we work so closely with so many organic farms, we have to say no to all compostable products so that we don't jeopardize our NOFA approvals or the organic quality of our soil products. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this poses for our customers who are trying to do/use the right products.
Want More Information?
Our friends over at Dirt Hugger have compiled a more detailed list of why some composters don’t take compostable products.
