Have you ever been given a single-use plastic product that was labeled "compostable" or "biodegradable"? People often ask if these can go in your curbside green bin here in SLO County, and the answer is NO!

In San Luis Obispo County, food waste, yard waste and food soiled paper can all be recycled in your curbside green organics bin. But where does it end up beyond your curb? 

A new California state law requires residents to put all organic waste, including food waste, in their curbside green bin. This small act has a big impact in the fight against climate change.