CONTAINERS • Cereal boxes • Cracker boxes • Shoe boxes • Paper egg cartons • Tissue boxes • Toilet paper tubes • Paper towel tubes Boxboard • Bread, grains, and cereals • Coffee filters and grounds • Corn cobs and husks • Dairy products • Eggs and egg shells • Fruits and vegetables • Gravies and sauces • Grease and fat • Halloween pumpkins • Leftovers and plate scrapings • Meat, fish, and bones • Nuts and shells • Pet food • Salads and dressings • Shellfish • Tea bags Paper-only products Food waste Aluminum plates and foil Rinse food residue Remove and include lids PAPER FIBRES No soiled paper ORGANICS Use certified compostable bags Check garbage limits GARBAGE Spiral-wound containers • Frozen juice • Hot chocolate • Chips Empty aerosol cans • Shaving cream • Hairspray and mousse • Non-stick spray • Spray paint Coffee and tea plastic lids Plant pots and trays (no cell packs) SORTING GUIDE Plastic clamshell containers Small yogurt, fruit, and pudding containers Corrugated cardboard boxes • Flatten and tie in bundles (Max. 75 cm x 75 cm x 20 cm) • Waxed paper (parchment paper) • Microwave popcorn bags • Paper bags • Paper cups (loose - not stacked) • Paper-only takeout containers • Paper plates • Paper towels and tissues • Paper egg cartons • Fast food drink containers • Coffee Disks and single serve coffee cups (K-cups) • Plastic bags and film (over wrap) • Styrofoam packaging and peanuts (must place in clear bag) • Pet waste (double bagged) • Plastic cutlery • Baby wipes • Ceramics (plates, mugs, etc.) • Cigarette butts • Diapers • Disposable mops, dusters and wipes • Drinking glasses • Dryer sheets • Feminine hygiene products • Light bulbs • Plastics without a number • Plastic toys • Textiles • Vacuum bags • Window glass (boxed and sealed) • Wrappers (foil and plastic) • Plastic seals from yogurt and other containers Vacuum Bag Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and lids marked: through • Place in clear plastic bag Shredded paper Gable top containers • Milk • Juice • Nuts • Dough • Iced tea Food and beverage cans