In addition to food waste, we accept a variety of compostable materials, including but not limited to:

• Coffee grounds and filters

• Tea bags

• Fruits and vegetables

• Eggshells

• Paper and cardboard (without any plastic or wax coating)

• Yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings

• Wood chips and sawdust

Meat and Dairy:

Because of the size and nature of our operation, AgRecycle has the unique ability to accept small bones, dairy, and meats for our composting services.

We understand that these materials are often difficult to dispose of, and can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions if sent to landfill.

The following are examples of bones we can take:

• Poultry bones

• Fish bones

• Pork bones

• Beef bones

Dairy products accepted include:

• Milk

• Yogurt

• Cheese

Examples of meats accepted include:

• Beef

• Pork

• Poultry

Office supplies:

• Shredded paper (without any plastic or glossy coating)

• Envelopes (without any plastic or glossy coating)

• Uncoated paper products (such as printer paper, sticky notes, and memo pads)

• Paper towels and napkins (without any plastic or chemical coatings)

• Uncoated cardboard (such as shipping boxes or paperboard boxes)

• Wooden pencils and wood-based desk accessories (such as rulers and letter openers)

• Natural cork from bulletin boards

Please note that while we accept paper for composting, it is in limited quantities. Paper received as a result of cafeteria waste or any associated packaging is acceptable. However, we want to emphasize that we are not a document destruction facility and therefore cannot guarantee the security of any information on received paper.

In addition, quantities of paper greater than 200 sheets of standard letter size or equivalent will require prior approval before they can be accepted for composting.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy composting process.

Heavily inked paper may contain coatings or chemicals that can interfere with the composting process.

Here are some examples of heavily inked paper that should not be composted:

• Glossy paper, such as magazines and brochures

• Coated paper, such as photo paper and coated cardstock

• Thermal paper, such as receipts and fax paper

• Carbon paper

• Pressure-sensitive label paper

To ensure that your paper products are compostable, we recommend using uncoated or lightly inked paper materials whenever possible.

We also accept a range of compostable packaging materials, including:

• Compostable plastics (PLA, PBAT, PHA) (check with AgRecycle team for product suggestions)

• Compostable paper and cardboard packaging (without any plastic or wax coating)

• Compostable foodservice items, such as plates, bowls, and utensils (check with AgRecycle team for product suggestions).

If you currently have a partnership with a cafeteria supply company, they may be able to exchange your current utensils, plates, etc. for compostable options. It is important to note that not all compostable products are created equal.

If you have any questions on what materials work best, we recommend that you check with our AgRecycle team for products or compostable materials that have been certified by a third-party organization, such as the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).