What kind of food can I put in my organics bin?

In the City of San Diego, you can place the following items in your green organics recycling bin:

Food Scraps:

• Fruit and vegetable peels and scraps
• Cooked meat and bones
• Eggshells
• Coffee grounds and paper coffee filters
• Plate scrapings, including rice, beans, and other cooked foods

Food-Soiled Paper Products:

• Paper napkins and paper towels (free from cleaning agents)
• Paper tea bags (ensure they do not contain synthetic materials)
• Paper plates and take-out containers without plastic lining
• Greasy pizza boxes

Yard Trimmings and Other Organic Materials:

• Grass clippings
• Leaves and flowers
• Small branches, sticks, and twigs
• Untreated and unpainted wood
• Hair and fur
• Straw and hay

To maintain a clean and odor-free green bin, consider the following tips:

• Wrap food scraps in paper towels, newspaper, or paper bags before placing them in the bin.

• Store food waste in the refrigerator or freezer and transfer it to the green bin shortly before collection day.
• Layer yard trimmings at the bottom of the bin to absorb moisture and prevent food from sticking.
• Keep the bin lid closed and, if possible, store the bin out of direct sunlight.