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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

Meat

Poultry

Fish and shellfish

Bones

Eggs and eggshells

Cheese and dairy products

Breads and baked goods

Pasta

Rice and other grains

Beans, nuts and seeds

Vegetables

Fruits

Table scraps

Plate scrapings

Spoiled food

Coffee grounds

Coffee filters

Tea bags

Food-soiled napkins

Grass clippings

Leaves

Plants

Pruned branches

Weeds

 

   Leave it OUT

Cat litter/Pet waste

Coffee cups

"Compostable" or "biodegradable" bags that are not BPI-certified

"Compostable" or "biodegradable" takeout containers and utensils

Corks

Diapers

Facial tissue

Fast-food wrappers

Glass

Large amounts of grease or oil

Liquids

Metal

Packaging

Paper plates, cups and cartons

Plastic bags

Styrofoam

Wax 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

Original source can be found here.