3 million cars worth of climate pollution will be cut when California reaches our food and yard waste recycling goals.
Tips for Collecting
Food Scraps
How to Fight Odor
Choose the right container for you.
∙ Upcycle an old coffee or yogurt
container, or
∙ Buy something new that has a
secure lid to minimize odors.
The Best Ways to Collect Food Scraps
Decide where to store your container:
∙ On the counter
∙ Under the sink
∙ Next to your garbage can
∙ In the fridge or freezer.
Your Local Curbside Food Recycling Program
Check your local program for whether to use a plastic or compostable bag.
Keep food scraps in the fridge or freezer until the night before collection day to cut the mess and smell in your outdoor bin.
Join the millions of Californians already recycling their food scraps to save our climate. It’s the biggest change to our trash since recycling started in the 80s.
