Q: Are plastic bags allowed in the compost (green) cart?

A: No, plastics bags are not allowed in the compost/green cart. The only bags that are allowed are certified compostable bags and paper bags. We will not accept bags claiming to be “made from plants” “plant based” or “biodegradable”. BPI certified compostable bags have been tested to biodegrade in commercial compost facility, even then, it tends to take longer to breakdown compared to a paper bag. We highly suggest you go bagless or use a paper bag for your organic materials.