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5 compartment Tray
5 compartment Tray
Trash
Although this tray appears compostable, local composters in Minneapolis no longer accept it because it contains a chemical that is not good for compost piles. We are working on finding a compostable or reusable alternative.
Black Plastic Heat-Up Container
Black Plastic Heat-Up Container
Trash
No matter what number it is, ALL black should go in the trash because scanning machines at recycling sorting facilities are unable to detect the color black and cannot properly sort this material.
Round Bowl
Round Bowl
Trash
Although this bowl appears compostable, local composters in Minneapolis no longer accept it because it contains a chemical that is not good for compost piles. We are working on finding a compostable alternative.
Oliver Heat-Up Container
Oliver Heat-Up Container
Trash
Chex Cereal Bowl (minus lid)
Chex Cereal Bowl (minus lid)
Recycling
Make sure to rinse out this container to remove residual food and detach the lid before recycling.
The Amazing Chickpea/ZeeZee’s Hummus Container (minus lid)
The Amazing Chickpea/ZeeZee’s Hummus Container (minus lid)
Recycling
Make sure to rinse out this container to remove residual food and detach the lid before recycling.
Applesauce/Fruit Cup (minus lid)
Applesauce/Fruit Cup (minus lid)
Recycling
Make sure to rinse out this container to remove residual food and detach the lid before recycling.
Clear Plastic Salad Container (minus lid)
Clear Plastic Salad Container (minus lid)
Trash
Although this tray is plastic it is made from #6 plastic (Polystyrene), which is not accepted at our local recycling facilities. Put in trash with the lid.
Dixie Cup
Dixie Cup
Trash
Juice Box (minus straw)
Juice Box (minus straw)
Recycling
Pour out any remaining juice before recycling and remove the straw.
Blueberry Chex Bowl (minus lid)
Blueberry Chex Bowl (minus lid)
Recycling
Make sure to rinse out this container to remove residual food and detach the lid before recycling.
88 Acres Grain Bar Wrapper
88 Acres Grain Bar Wrapper
plus all similar plastic manufacturer packaging: SunChips, Cheez Its, Bear Grahams, tortilla chips, Lenders bagels, Grape Escape, Pillsbury Mini Waffles, GoldFish, GoBonzo chickpeas, etc
plus all similar plastic manufacturer packaging: SunChips, Cheez Its, Bear Grahams, tortilla chips, Lenders bagels, Grape Escape, Pillsbury Mini Waffles, GoldFish, GoBonzo chickpeas, etc
Trash
Land O Lakes Cheese Cubes Bag
Land O Lakes Cheese Cubes Bag
Trash
Land O Lakes Cheese Dip Container
Land O Lakes Cheese Dip Container
Recycling
Make sure to rinse out this container to remove residual food and detach the lid before recycling.
SunWise Sandwich Wrapper
SunWise Sandwich Wrapper
Trash
Carroteenes Carrot Bag
Carroteenes Carrot Bag
Trash
The type of plastic in these bags (#4 plastic or LDPE) IS actually recyclable - but it is not accepted in regular recycling in Minneapolis. You can drop off these bags (and other plastic bags made from stretchy plastic) at drop off locations, often located in large retail stores like Target. Check out https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/recycling-bags-and-wraps/find-drop-off-location/ to find a drop off location near you!
Foil or plastic tear lids (from Land O Lakes Cheese Dip, ZeeZee’s Hummus, Fruit cups, apple sauce, juice cups, yogurt, Chex cereal, SunButter, cream cheese, syrup, etc)
Foil or plastic tear lids (from Land O Lakes Cheese Dip, ZeeZee’s Hummus, Fruit cups, apple sauce, juice cups, yogurt, Chex cereal, SunButter, cream cheese, syrup, etc)
Trash
Yogurt Bowl (minus lid)
Yogurt Bowl (minus lid)
Recycling
Make sure to rinse out this container to remove residual food and detach the lid before recycling.
SunButter Cup (plus lid)
SunButter Cup (plus lid)
Trash
Although this cup is made from plastic that is recyclable, its small size means that it will not be properly sorted at the recycling sorting facility, so it must go in the trash with its lid. Plastic containers smaller than a Post-It note generally cannot be recycled.
Milk Carton
Milk Carton
Recycling
Make sure to pour out any remaining milk and rinse out this carton before recycling.
Cream Cheese Cup (plus lid)
Cream Cheese Cup (plus lid)
Trash
Although this cup is made from plastic that is recyclable, its small size means that it will not be properly sorted at the recycling sorting facility, so it must go in the trash with its lid. Plastic containers smaller than a Post-It note generally cannot be recycled.
Paper Napkin
Paper Napkin
Organics
Clear Plastic Wrapper (no manufacturer’s label)
Clear Plastic Wrapper (no manufacturer’s label)
Trash
Ranch Cup (minus lid)
Ranch Cup (minus lid)
Recycling
Make sure to rinse out this container to remove residual food and detach the lid before recycling.
Condiment Wrapper (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, etc)
Condiment Wrapper (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, etc)
Trash
Plastic Utensil (fork, knife, spoon; any color)
Plastic Utensil (fork, knife, spoon; any color)
Trash
Although plastic utensils are generally made from plastic that is recyclable, their small size means that they will not be properly sorted at the recycling sorting facility, so they must go in the trash. Plastic items smaller than a Post-It note generally cannot be recycled.
Round Plate
Round Plate
Trash
Although this plate appears compostable, local composters in Minneapolis no longer accept it because it contains a chemical that is not good for compost piles. We are working on finding a compostable alternative.
Paper Snack Tray (brown)
Paper Snack Tray (brown)
Organics
Sample/souffle Cup
Sample/souffle Cup
Organics
Better Earth Soup Cup
Better Earth Soup Cup
Organics
Soy Milk Carton (minus straw)
Soy Milk Carton (minus straw)
Recycling
Pour out any residual soymilk and remove straw before recycling.
Supersnack Box
Supersnack Box
Recycling
This box is no longer accepted at local recycling facilities, since it contains a water-resistant chemical that composters do not accept in their piles.
Syrup Cup (plus lid)
Syrup Cup (plus lid)
Trash
Although this cup may be made from plastic that is recyclable, its small size means that it will not be properly sorted at the recycling sorting facility, so it must go in the trash with its lid. Plastic containers smaller than a Post-It note generally cannot be recycled.
Plastic Straw
Plastic Straw
Trash
Although plastic straws are generally made from plastic that is recyclable, their small size means that they will not be properly sorted at the recycling sorting facility, so they must go in the trash. Plastic items smaller than a Post-It note generally cannot be recycled.
Coffee cup
Coffee cup
Trash
Turkey/Cheese Stick Wrapper
Turkey/Cheese Stick Wrapper
Trash
Plastic Bag
Plastic Bag
Trash
The type of plastic in these bags (#4 plastic or LDPE) IS actually recyclable - but it is not accepted in regular recycling in Minneapolis. You can drop off these bags (and other plastic bags made from stretchy plastic) at drop off locations, often located in large retail stores like Target. Check out https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/recycling-bags-and-wraps/find-drop-off-location/ to find a drop off location near you!
Muffin/Snackbread Wrapper
Muffin/Snackbread Wrapper
Trash
Plastic Fruit Cup (plus lid)
Plastic Fruit Cup (plus lid)
Trash
Although this cup is plastic, it is made from #6 plastic (Polystyrene), which is not accepted at our local recycling facilities.
Nardone Bros Pizza Box
Nardone Bros Pizza Box
Trash
Although this box says “recyclable” our local recycling facilities do not accept it because of its waxy coating inside. Minnesota currently does not have any laws prohibiting manufacturers from claiming that their products are recyclable or compostable when this is not true in all areas.
Plastic film lid (from heat-able plastic containers, such as the black square container or brown Oliver containers)
Plastic film lid (from heat-able plastic containers, such as the black square container or brown Oliver containers)
Trash
Plastic Juice Cup (usually from orange juice)
Plastic Juice Cup (usually from orange juice)
Recycling
Make sure to rinse out this container to remove residual food and detach the lid before recycling.
Paper Snack Tray (white and red)
Paper Snack Tray (white and red)
Organics
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