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Put household food scraps in Eugene’s yard-debris collection

Eugene residential garbage customers can put food scraps in their yard-debris bin for composting.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Collect scraps in the kitchenPlace a sealable container in a convenient spot and collect food scraps and plate scrapings.
  2. Empty it into the yard-debris binAdd food scraps alongside yard debris and put the bin out on your regular collection schedule.
  3. Keep containers cleanEmpty and clean the kitchen container regularly and keep lids shut. Clean the outdoor bin over grass or gravel so wash water does not enter a street storm drain.

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