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Composting 101

As part of our goal to reach Zero Waste by 2025, and per SB 1383, we are rolling out compost bins all across campus! All waste bin sets will include a landfill, recycle, and compost bin, except for those in office spaces and classrooms.

"In order to reach our campus goal, we all need to do our part in properly sorting our waste." - Marissa Acosta, Zero Waste and Sustainability Specialist

What is composting? 

Compost: Recycling organic matter into usable soil amendment 

Why is composting important?

Composting is important to reduce organic waste from going into the landfill which emits methane, the most potent climate pollutant, which causes global warming. 

What goes in the green compost bin?

Remember! If it used to grow... it goes in the compost bin.

banana
cardboard box
coffee grounds
napkin
paper packaging
pizza box
sandwich
tea bag
Paper takeout container
Apple core
Eggshells
Fries
Newspaper
Chicken tenders
Orange peel
Paper plates
Nutshells
 

 

What does NOT go in the green compost bin?

  • Glass
  • Plastic
  • Aluminum (foil, cans, etc.)
  • Facemasks
  • Anything else that would otherwise go into landfill or recycling