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Coffee pods

How to dispose of plastic coffee packages

Coffee pods

Compostable/ biodegradable coffee pod

Examples of coffee pods

  • Plastic and aluminum pods
  • Compostable and biodegradable pods 
  • K-Cups, Tassimo discs, Nespresso capsules

  • Put into your black cart

Put coffee pods into your black cart as garbage. Empty out coffee grounds into your green cart for composting.

Even if they are labelled as “biodegradable” or “compostable”, they still belong in the garbage.

Why can't this be recycled or composted?

  • Plastic coffee pods and discs are too small and light for to be sorted properly at the recycling facility and will contaminate the other recyclables. 
  • Compostable coffee pods don't break down quickly enough for The City's composting process and may contain synthetic, plastic or other non-compostable materials. 
  • Some coffee pod manufacturers may have their own recycling solutions such as Nespresso. Check the manufacturer's website for details.

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