Put in the Yard Debris, Food Scraps & Food Soiled Paper Cart
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Branches
less than 4" in diameter, 4' in length
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Bundles
less than 2' in diameter, 3' in length and 55 lbs. in weight (use
biodegradable string or twine - no nylon, plastic or other synthetic materials)
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Grass clippings
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House plants and bouquets
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Leaves
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Plant trimmings
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Weeds
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Reduce yard debris by using these natural lawn care tips!
Grasscycling, or mulch-mowing, leaves grass clippings on the lawn. As these clippings break down, they add
nutrients and moisture to the soil, resulting in a healthier lawn.
For more information on natural lawn care visit
King County Natural Lawn Care.
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Food Scraps
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Bread, pasta and grains
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Coffee grounds and filters
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Dairy products (yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.)
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Eggshells, nutshells
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Fruit scraps and fruit leftovers
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Meat, fish, poultry, bones
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Tea bags
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Vegetable scraps and vegetable leftovers
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Food Soiled Paper
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Food contaminated cardboard
(plastic or aluminum coating removed)
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Greasy pizza boxes
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* Paper egg or berry cartons
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Paper grocery bags containing food scraps
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Paper towels, plates and napkins
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* Uncoated or waxed paper food wrap
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* Uncoated paper plates and cups
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* Food-soiled paper items with a shiny surface are plastic-coated or poly-coated and not waxed.
Plastic or poly-coated items are not acceptable in the yard debris cart.
When in doubt, throw it out!
* Uncoated food soiled paper does not have a shiny surface.
When in doubt throw it in the garbage can.
Reviewed the list, and still not sure?
Check out the list of What Goes in the Garbage Can and What Goes in the Recycling Cart, call 425-452-4762, or visit
www.recyclefood.org for more information.
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