Residential Greenwaste/Organics Program

Recology of the Coast Organics Program Reminder: Your green cart for Greenwaste/Organics is now collected every week on your regular garbage day.

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Acceptable Green Waste / Organic Materials
Green Waste
  • Branches
  • Brush
  • Floral trimmings
  • Grass clippings
  • Leaves
  • Tree and shrub cuttings
  • Weeds

All Food
  • Bones
  • Bread
  • Eggshells
  • Fruits
  • Meat
  • Poultry
  • Seafood
  • Shellfish
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Vegetables

Organics
  • Napkins
  • Waxed cardboard
  • Paper towels/plates
  • Tea bags
  • Coffee grounds/filters
  • Paper/cardboard "to-go" containers
  • Paper milk cartons
Important Green Waste Notes!
  • Do not put yard waste in plastic bags.
  • Green waste must fit inside toter and lid must be closed.
  • Small branches should be cut into three-foot lengths or less.
  • Our trucks can pick up yard waste toters weighing up to 150 pounds. Toters filled to capacity with some materials can exceed the weight limit and will not be emptied.

Green Waste / Organics Cart
Unacceptable Green Waste / Organic Materials
Please DO NOT place the following materials into your green container!
Construction Debris
  • Concrete, rocks, sod, dirt, asphalt, lumber, plywood, particle board or other construction materials

Garbage
  • Plastic bags
  • Non-recyclable items
Recyclable Material
  • Recyclable glass, metal, paper and plastic