Are there special bags that are accepted in the composting collection program?
Traditional plastic bags made from petroleum are not accepted in the program as they can’t be composted. However, there are compostable bags made from plants like corn, wheat and potatoes that are accepted in the program. These compostable bags are plastic-like and waterproof. If you choose to buy compostable bags to use in your kitchen pail or green cart, please make sure you purchase the right bags. All bags used for compostables other than plain paper bags, must carry the official BPI logo (Biodegradable Products Institute) and be green in color to be approved for use in the composting collection program. The BPI compostable logo lets the composting collector and processor know that products with this label have been tested to ensure that they will compost quickly, completely and safely and being green in color makes it easy for the composting collector and processor to distinguish them from non-compostable plastic bags. For more information visit BPI Products Institute. (Of course,
