Organics

Save That Stuff is one of the few vendors of organics recycling in the Boston area.

Organics Recycling Guidelines:

 Download the Organics Recycling Guidelines poster

Compostable All food waste including: bones and fat trimmings dairy products eggshells fruits and vegetables meat, poultry and seafood rice beans pasta spoiled food All food soiled non-recyclable paper including: coffee grounds and filters paper napkins and towels paperboard and other cereal box-type material tea bags wet or waxed cardboard Other materials including: floral and grass clippings leaves weeds biodegradable liner bags made from cornstarch biodegradable containers, dishware and utensils

Non-compostable NO branches and tree trimmings NO foil candy wrappers NO butter wrappers NO plastic-coated disposable paper products, such as coffee cups, plates, bowls, frozen food boxes, etc. NO plastic cups, lids, straws and tableware NO plastic gloves and bandages NO styrofoam and packing peanuts NO twist ties NO twine NO plastic strapping NO hazardous wastes

Frequently asked questions about recycling organics:

Q: What can and cannot be composted?
A: Click here for a list of what can and cannot be composted.

Q: What type of compostable products can I compost?
A: The biodegradable products institute sets the standards for biodegradable products: www.bpiworld.org

Q: Where do the materials go and what do they get made into?
A: Compostable materials go to local composting facilities, mixed with leaf and yard debris, and made into a soil amendment that is purchased by area landscapers.