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Resources and Tools
A Simple Set-Up Guide
Taking the first steps in Portland Composts!
Instructional Poster (11"x17"size*)
Hang anywhere your staff works with compostable items (see instructions below to print on smaller-size paper)
Acceptable and Prohibited Materials
What can and can't go in your compost bin
Fruit Fly Prevention Tips
Keep fruit flies out of your compost area
Compostable Bags
What bags should be used and where can I buy them?
Employee orientation
A simple training guide to help staff understand the program
Cedar Grove Recall Policy
The compost facility's policy on recalled food items
BioPlastics Fact Sheet
Read the facts here about bioplastics in the Portland Composts! program
Commercially Accepted Compostable Food Service Ware
A list of cups, containers and utensils that can be collected with food scraps for composting
Cedar Grove compostable product testing
Information for testing of compostable serviceware items (for manufacturers)

Portland Composts! Resources

Items listed here are available to download, or contact the Portland Composts! hotline at 503-823-1376 to have them sent to you.

 

Portland Composts! Businesses Dig It.

 

*Print on 8.5" x 11" paper by changing the page scaling setting when you set up the print job.

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