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Locations

1. Sustainability

   1. Compost Locations

      1. Compost at Central Mesa Apartments

         Location: 
         1. Compost Bin next to trash enclosure at building 9238
         2. Compost Bin next to trash enclosure at building 9264

         
         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