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Locations

1. Sustainability

   1. Compost at Miramar Apartments

      Location:

      1. Compost Bin next to trash enclosure located behind
      Building I
      2. Compost Bin next to trash enclosure located behind
      Building 2

      Accepted items:

      • Food scraps

      • Prepared foods

      • Fruits

      • Vegetables

      • Bread

      • Dairy

      • Meat

      • Bones

      • Eggshells

      • Food Soiled Uncoated Paper*

      • Plates

      • Cups

      • Bowls

      • Napkins

      • Paper towels

      • Paper Tea bags

      *Soiled = Dirty

      *Uncoated = No plastic or wax coating
      
      

      • Natural Fibers*

      • Wooden utensils except bamboo

      • Flowers

      • Plants

      *Natural fibers = not artificial or synthetic, untreated

       

      Not Accepted

      • Plastics

      • Bioplastics/PLA

      • “Compostable” plastic bags 

      • Coffee cups

      • Recyclables

      • Trash