About one-third of our trash is organic materials, including food, food-soiled paper, and certified compostable products, that could be composted. Organics recycling is the best opportunity to reduce our trash and put it to better use.
Materials accepted for organics recycling
Check with your recycling coordinator or waste hauler for the most accurate information on organics recycling service availability in your city, program setup, and materials accepted.
Order residential organics recycling labels and guides
Free resources, including container labels and guides, are available to Hennepin County residents to improve recycling and organics recycling in your home and to distribute to friends and neighbors.