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2. Source-separated organics - Wikipedia

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   Organic materials, such as yard trimmings, food scraps, wood waste, and paper and paperboard products, typically make up about one-third (by weight) of the municipal solid waste stream. [1] SSO programs depend on the composition of local waste stream, acceptance specifications for the organics processing facility, and collection methods.

3. Green bin - Wikipedia

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   A green bin, typically designated for organic waste, plays a role in waste management and environmental sustainability.It is intended for the disposal of biodegradable materials such as food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard waste, and other biodegradable substances.

4. Home composting - Wikipedia

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   Compost bins can be purchased online but various alternatives for closed compost bins are old wooden dressers, garbage cans, wine crates, and more while open compost bins can be made using wooden posts, metal stakes, and wire mesh. [2] Bin Size - Bin size can range from 5 gallon bins for a small household to 18 gallons for a large household. [11]

5. Can I toss my food waste away in a paper bag under ... - AOL

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   Sacramento food waste mandate: How to comply, reduce odor and get a free compost bin If the material isn’t compostable, empty your scraps loosely into a bin lined with leaves, newspaper or paper ...

6. Here’s how to get a free kitchen compost bin for ... - AOL

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   COUNTERTOP BINS FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS. Sacramento County’s Curbside Organics Collection starts Monday, July 4. Then, the green waste cart will turn into the organics cart for weekly pickup ...

7. Biodegradable waste - Wikipedia

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   Biodegradable waste includes any organic matter in waste which can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane, compost, humus, and simple organic molecules by micro-organisms and other living things by composting, aerobic digestion, anaerobic digestion or similar processes.

8. Green waste - Wikipedia

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   Many communities, especially in the United Kingdom, have initiated green waste recycling and collection programs in order to decrease the amount of biodegradable materials in landfills. [1] Communities are provided with, or can provide their own, compost receptacles that they fill with plant and food remains, which are then emptied on a regular ...

9. Kerbside collection - Wikipedia

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   A wide variety of hard plastics, glass bottles and jars, steel cans, aluminium cans, paper and cardboard can be put in the recycling bin. The green waste bin can be used for garden organics (e.g. small branches, leaves, grass clippings), and councils are increasingly allowing food scraps, used paper towels and tissues and other biodegradable ...