Fremont, CA Food Scrap Recycling

Type: Policy

Status: Ongoing

Source File: http://www.ci.fremont.ca.us/Environment/Recycling/FoodScrapRecycling.htm

Description:

Food scraps and food -soiled paper products make up the largest percentage of our garbage in Fremont. In fact, about 20% of what we throw away is food waste, and it does not need to go to a landfill. We need to find alternate ways to reduce waste and recycle more. By participating in the food scrap recycling program, your food scraps become compost, a valuable resource, not a waste.

Why should I recycle food scraps?

• Reduce the amount of garbage going to a landfill.
• Food scraps are made into compost and given out to residents free at the annual Compost Giveaway event.
• Cuts down on wear and tear on your garbage disposal.
• Reduces landfill emissions that contribute to climate change.

How do I recycle food scraps?

• Line your kitchen pail with a paper bag, newspaper, or compostable liner to help keep it clean.
• Scrape your dinner plate into your lined kitchen pail, not the garbage.
• Empty the kitchen pail, including liner, into your green cart.

Please put in following items in the green cart:

All Food Scraps

• Fruit, vegetables, and peelings
• Coffee grounds, filters, and tea bags
• Leftover foods (cooked raw)
• Meat and bones
• Bread, pasta, and rice

Food-Soiled Paper

• Paper towels and napkins
• Paper plates and cups
• Paper egg cartons
• Milk, ice cream, and juice cartons
• Pizza boxes with or without pizza

More food scraps recycling info:

• Using the kitchen pail is not required. You can collect your food scraps in paper milk, juice, or ice cream cartons, paper take-our containers, or any other paper container that is convenient for you.
• Just add the food scraps directly into your green cart.
• If you are concerned about the mess or possibility of bugs, try lining the kitchen pail and emptying it often to keep the pail neat and clean.