How to dispose of Expired Food & Leftovers

Steps

1. Remove food from packaging — recycle clean containers separately.
2. Compost fruit, vegetables, grains, and coffee grounds if your area offers composting.
3. Non-compostable food waste goes in regular trash, double-bagged to prevent leaks.
4. Check if your city offers curbside food scrap collection (growing in many metro areas).

Food packaging (cans, glass jars, cardboard boxes) should be rinsed and recycled. Food waste itself can be composted.