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Biodegradable and compostable foam packaging

How to dispose of biodegradable and compostable foam packaging

Biodegradable dissolving packing peanuts

Green cell foam

  • Put into your black cart

Put biodegradable and compostable foam packaging and packing peanuts into your black cart as garbage. This includes corn-based and starch foam products.

Special instructions

  • Bag up pieces into a bag and securely tie closed to keep material from blowing away during pickup and disposal.

Why can't this be composted?

Even if labelled as “biodegradable” or “compostable”, these types of packing peanuts and foam will not break down properly at the composting facility. They may also contain synthetic and plastic parts that will contaminate the finished compost.

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