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Multi-family organics program

Residents of multi-family properties (condos, apartments, etc.) are permitted to bring food and pet waste to the Recycle Depot for disposal.

  • Material can be dropped off at the Recycle Depot into organics cubes during business hours.
  • Residents are responsible for storing and transporting their own material.
  • There is no fee for residents to use the program.
  • Plastic, yard waste and any other contaminants are not accepted.
  • Acceptable compostable bags must have one of the below labels:

What to bring to the Depot

MaterialExamples
Food
  • Leftovers such as meat, fish, dairy, produce and breads (remove from containers or bags)
  • Bones, shells, seeds, pits and peels
  • Sauces, jams and dressing (no containers)
  • Cooking oils and fats (let hot oil & fat cool, absorb with paper material first)
  • Coffee filters, grounds and tea bags
Paper, cardboard and wood
  • Greasy pizza boxes
  • Napkins, paper towels and tissue
  • Parchment paper
  • French fry boxes
  • Fast food paper wrapping like hamburger wrappers and paper straws
  • Greasy kraft paper bags
  • paper muffin liners
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Toothpicks, wooden skewers, stir sticks and chopsticks
Pet waste
  • Pet waste/feces and cat litter (only compostable bags)
  • Bedding made of organic materials
  • Pet fur, hair and feathers
  • Pet food and treats
Yard materials