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Visit our Curbside Composting page or Commercial Food Composting page for more detailed information on our composting programs.

Special Instructions:

  • Items outside the cart will not be picked up.
  • Only company-owned containers will be serviced.
  • You may stop by our Napa office to pick up one box of compostable bags for extra yard trimmings.
  • Please call ahead for an extra pickup on your regular service day (up to two times per year).
  • Need signage?  Here’s a printable Compost PDF you can print out.

All Food

  • Fruits & vegetables, including pits & shells
  • Seafood, including shellfish
  • Meat & bones
  • Solid fats & grease (no liquids)
  • Rice, beans, grains & pasta
  • Bread
  • Dairy products / cheese (no liquids)
  • Eggs and eggshells
  • Coffee grounds & loose tea
  • All prepared, cooked & spoiled foods
  • Pet food

Soiled Paper

Yard Trimmings

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