Organic (Food Scrap) Recycling Program

Organic (Food Scraps) Recycling Program

What are organics?

Organics are the items from your home that can be composted and include:

• all food scraps such as leftovers, peelings, and spoiled food
• other compostable household items such as plant trimmings and popsicle sticks
• soiled, non-recyclable papers such as paper towels, napkins, take-out delivery pizza boxes, and paper egg cartons
• certified compostable products compostable food ware and bags labeled with a Biodegradalbe Products Institute (BPI) logo

The City of St. Francis has a FREE Organics Drop-Off Program.

Residents can collect their food waste in a compostable bag and bring the bag to the drop-off bin located at Community Park.

You can pick up your free starter kit in the Public Works Lobby located at 4058 St. Francis Blvd NW, Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (avoid the lunch hour). 

>>>>> Free organics compostable bags are also provided and can be picked up right at Community Park when you drop off your full bags of organic waste. You will see the bag dispenser, take a couple when you visit! 

Items Accepted: 

All food

• Fruit & vegetables
• Meat, fish & bones
• Dairy products
• Eggs & egg shells
• Pasta, beans & rice
• Bread & cereal
• Nuts & shells

Other Compostable Household Items

• Hair & nail clippings
• Cotton balls without chemicals
• Houseplants & flowers
• Wooden items such as chopsticks, Popsicle sticks & toothpicks

Food Soiled Paper

• Pizza delivery boxes
• Napkins & paper towels
• Facial tissues
• Paper egg cartons
• Coffee grounds & filters

Certified Compostable Products

• Compostable cups, plates, bowls, utensils & containers
• Must have the BPI logo certifying products are compostable