Composting at BIDMC
Here is a master list of the items that are compostable or recyclable:
Please note that the list of compostable items only applies to products purchased in our cafeterias. Items purchased elsewhere are probably made out of plastic, not corn.
| Compostable |
Recyclable |
Trash |
|
Cardboard trays
Deli paper
Food
Fountain drink cups
Green mountain coffee cups
Napkins
Paper plates
Pepper packets
Salt packets
Salad containers and lids
Soup bowls
Soup bowl lids
Straws
Sugar packets
Tea bags
Wooden stirrers
|
Bottles
Cans
Coffee cup lids
Milk cartons
Plastic salad dressing containers
Plastic silverware
Rigid plastic containers
|
Deli and french fry containers
Ketchup, mustard, & mayo packets
Soft plastic
Styrofoam
Tinfoil
|
