3 million cars’ worth of climate pollution will be cut by reaching California’s organics recycling goals.
Tips for Collecting
Food Scraps
How to Fight Odor
Choose a container with a lid to cut odors:
∙ An old coffee or yogurt container, or
∙ A food storage or food scrap collection bin.
The Best Ways to Collect Food Scraps
Decide where to store your container:
∙ On the counter
∙ Under the sink
∙ In the fridge or freezer to reduce odors
Your Local Curbside Food Recycling Program
See if your local program allows compostable bags.
Keep food scraps in the fridge or freezer until the night before collection to reduce odor in the curbside bin.