Effective January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2023, all residential garbage customers in the City of Tigard can include food scraps in their yard debris carts. Yard debris includes all material grown in your yard and now you can include food scraps.
| What CAN be included | |
| MeatPoultryFish and shellfishBonesEggs and eggshellsCheese and dairy productsBreads and baked goodsPastaRice and other grainsBeans, nuts and seedsVegetablesFruits | Table scrapsPlate scrapingsSpoiled foodCoffee groundsCoffee filtersTea bagsFood-soiled napkinsGrass clippingsLeavesPlantsPruned branchesWeeds |
| Leave it OUT | |
| Cat litter/Pet wasteCoffee cups"Compostable" or "biodegradable" bags that are not BPI-certified"Compostable" or "biodegradable" takeout containers and utensilsCorksDiapersFacial tissue | Fast-food wrappersGlassLarge amounts of grease or oilLiquidsMetalPackagingPaper plates, cups and cartonsPlastic bagsStyrofoamWax paper |
Roll Cart Tips
- Keep lid closed
- Store the cart in the shade during warm weather
- Line bottom of cart with newspaper or a paper bag to help absorb moisture
- Layer food scraps in between the yard debris
- Sprinkle baking soda in the roll cart to reduce odors and deter insects
- Use soap and water to clean the roll cart after it's emptied
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