Save Our Soil

Hey Boulder,

We’re counting on composters like you to help us make healthy soils full of life and nutrients for our local ecosystem. Healthy soil holds onto water, absorbs carbon, increases biodiversity and supports our food systems. These are all things we need to fight climate change. But, we have a problem.

Compost Breakdo Wn

Our region’s only commercial compost processor has been finding tons (literally) of non-compostable items in our residential and commercial compost. Without a way to sort compostable materials from non-compostable ones, they are sending compost trucks straight to the landfill.

So here’s the plan. We’ve streamlined guidelines to help people compost correctly. Only food and plants should go in your bin. Are you in?

Can You Compost It?

As of September 2023 YES

✔ All Food Scraps

✔ Plant and Yard Trimmings NO ✘ Compostable Packaging and Products

✘ Paper Products

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Coffee Filters and Tea Bags

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Diapers and Menstrual Products

✘ Produce Stickers, Rubber Bands and Twist Ties

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