Care for Creation
July 9, 2023
MORE ON COMPOSTING
If you are already a dedicated composter, there’s nothing new for you here, so, well done and keep it up, our earth thanks you.
If you are still curious or need that extra nudge to get started, read on!
Here’s a handy guide to what you can toss into the bin at any of the Fairfax County Farmers Markets.
YES COMPOST
NUTS
EGG SHELLS
VEGETABLES
FRUIT
MEAT, SEAFOOD, BONES
COMPOSTABLE BAGS
DAIRY
COFFEE GROUNDS
SALAD
COMPOSTABLE KITCHENWARE
BREADS, CEREALS, RICE, PASTA
UNCOATED PAPER PLATES AND BAGS
FLOWERS
PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS
TEA BAGS, LOOSE TEA
NO COMPOST
PLASTIC BAGS, WRAPPERS (THESE GO TO GROCERY STORE COLLECTION BINS)
FOIL
PLASTIC COATED CARDBOARD
OIL OR GREASE
STYROFOAM
ANIMAL OR YARD WASTE
July 9, 2023
MORE ON COMPOSTING
If you are already a dedicated composter, there’s nothing new for you here, so, well done and keep it up, our earth thanks you.
If you are still curious or need that extra nudge to get started, read on!
Here’s a handy guide to what you can toss into the bin at any of the Fairfax County Farmers Markets.
YES COMPOST
NUTS
EGG SHELLS
VEGETABLES
FRUIT
MEAT, SEAFOOD, BONES
COMPOSTABLE BAGS
DAIRY
COFFEE GROUNDS
SALAD
COMPOSTABLE KITCHENWARE
BREADS, CEREALS, RICE, PASTA
UNCOATED PAPER PLATES AND BAGS
FLOWERS
PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS
TEA BAGS, LOOSE TEA
NO COMPOST
PLASTIC BAGS, WRAPPERS (THESE GO TO GROCERY STORE COLLECTION BINS)
FOIL
PLASTIC COATED CARDBOARD
OIL OR GREASE
STYROFOAM
ANIMAL OR YARD WASTE