Acceptable Bags for the Kitchen Collector
Certified compostable bags can be purchased at most retail stores, and are also available for purchase at your local Citizen Service Centres or Greater Sudbury Public Libraries.
If purchasing from a retail outlet, please ensure the bags are certified compostable.
Look for either of these logos on the box/bags before purchasing.
The following bags are examples of some of the brands that are accepted in the City's program:
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- Store quantities and availability may vary.
Certified compostable bags are the most ideal bags to line your kitchen collector. However, you may consider these alternatives:
- Drain all liquids and wrap your organics in newspaper and place in a paper bag (e.g., flour, sugar or paper shopping bags). Tightly close the paper bag with a cotton string (no twist ties, metal/plastic ties, paper clips or clothes pins).
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Purchase special food waste paper bags. These bags can sit on your counter top or under your kitchen sink. Ideal for outdoor barbeques or picnics. Once filled, tightly close the paper bag with a cotton string (no twist ties, metal/plastic ties, paper clips or clothes pins). Call Bag to Earth for order details (toll free at 1-800-366-6812).
The following bags are NOT accepted in the City's program:
- Plastic shopping or grocery bags
- Oxo-biodegradable plastic bags
- Glad Recycling Green Bags for Kitchen Organics
- No-Name Quick-tie Bags for Compostables
- Super-Sak Transparent Green Bags for Kitchen Organics
- Quikkie Green Kitchen Recycling Bags
- Bio-Solo Bags
