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YARD WASTE

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W E E D S

BA R K A N DM U L C H

NODIRT, ROCKS, SOD, LUMBER, STUMPS/LOGS, PET WASTE, CAT LITTER, PLASTIC BAGS

F R U I T S A N DV E G E TA B L E S

G R A I N S A N DB R E A D

L E AV E S G R AS S C L I P P I N G S

S T I C K S A N D B R A N C H E S( 6 I N C H E S O R L E S S I N D I A M E T E R )

Food/YardWaste Recycling

M E AT A N DP O U LT RY

( I N C L U D I N G B O N E S )

E G G S A N D DA I RY( I N C L U D I N G S H E L L S )

FOOD WASTE

CO F F E E G R O U N D S ,T E A BAG S , A N D F I LT E R S

Only these items go in your brown food and yard waste bin.For more information, visit cityoftacoma.org/yardwaste.

Only these items go in your brown food and yard waste bin.For more information, visit cityoftacoma.org/yardwaste.

S P O I L E D L E F TOV E R S

GARBAGE

TIPS AND TRICKS

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P I Z Z AB OX E S

PA P E R C U P S

PA P E R P L AT E S , N A P K I N S , A N D

PA P E R TOW E L S

S H R E D D E DPA P E R

C AT L I T T E R A N DP E T WAS T E

P L AS T I C BAG SO R BAG G E D I T E M S

BAG S L A B E L E D" CO M P O S TA B L E "

L O G S A N D S T U M P SS O D

D I R T A N D R O C K S

G R E AS E A N DO I L S

CO N TA I N E R S L A B E L E D

" CO M P O S TA B L E "

Use these tips and tricks to reduce odors and keep your brown food and yard waste bin healthy, clean, and safe.

Line your container with a brown paper bag or newspaper to make cleanup easy.

Store kitchen food scraps in a reusable container with a snug lid, and store in the freezer or refrigerator to help reduce odors.

Clean your container with soapy water, vinegar, or sprinkle with baking soda to keep your container odor-free.

If you have an in-sink garbage disposal or food grinder, use it to responsibly dispose of food waste.