Fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, loose tea leaves, eggshells, bread, and pasta are compostable. Paper products such as paper towels, paper bags, cardboard packaging, and newspaper are also compostable. Don’t forget about yard waste (e.g., dried leaves) too!

If composting at home, avoid composting animal products (including meat, eggs, and dairy products), citrus, oily or greasy foods, and pet waste. Plastics, metals, glass, and glossy paper (like magazines) are also not compostable. Check with your compost hauler (if applicable) for further guidelines

Refer to the “What Can I Compost” guide for further details. If you’re still in doubt, throw it out (trash it) to protect the compost ecosystem!

Store them in an indoor compost bin, the freezer, or a self-composting indoor system.

The only foolproof method is to store food scraps in the freezer as it will prevent mold growth, odor production, and pest attraction. Otherwise, if using an indoor compost bin, choose a dishwasher-safe option with an airtight seal and remember to empty it weekly. Carbon filters can also help mitigate these factors