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Organics Recycling

It's easy as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Collect your food scraps & food soiled paper products
2. Empty your food scraps & food soiled paper products into your organics cart
3. Set out your organics cart at the curb for weekly pick up

As of September 1  2010, the fee for the organics service is $4.00 a month. Any new organics service would also include a onetime charge for the Organics container of $50.00.

If you choose to use compostable bags, they are available at Elk River Municipal Utilities, Westbound Liquor and Northbound Liquor.

ITEMS ACCEPTED

Food scraps including bones, egg shells, dairy products, coffee grounds w/ filter.

Food soiled paper products:  paper towels & napkins, paper plates & paper cups, milk & juice cartons, pizza boxes, egg cartons, tea bags, boxes from frozen foods and waxed paper.

Full vacuum cleaner bags, dryer lint, tissues & cotton balls, floral trimmings and house plants.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

Styrofoam products, plastic, glass, metal, plastic bags, foiled lined containers (juice boxes), diapers, wipes, kitty litter and pet droppings.

Grass clippings, leaves and brush.