If your business generates 1 or more 60-gallon carts (about 250 lbs) of food scraps per week, you may be required to separate food scraps for collection (rules vary by jurisdiction).

For more information, please visit Clackamas County’s website below:

Clackamas County: https://www.clackamas.us/recycling/foodwaste
Metro resources: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/waste-disposal-and-prevention/healthy-living-and-waste-reduction/reducing-waste-work/reducing-0

Acceptable Food Waste

Food: Meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, bones, eggs and eggshells, cheese, dairy, bread, baked goods, pasta, rice, beans, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruit, peels and pits. Raw or cooked food, plate scrapings, leftovers, and spoiled food are all OK.

Other: Paper coffee filters and paper tea bags. BPI-certified compostable bags may be used by restaurants and food businesses.

Unacceptable Food Waste

These items do not belong in a food waste only bin: Waxed or plastic-coated cardboard, pizza boxes, parchment paper, napkins, and paper towels. Paper plates, to-go containers or wrappers, drink cups, straws, stir sticks, or utensils. Items labeled “compostable” or “biodegradable”. Liquids, grease, or cooking oil*. Garbage, bags, plastic wrap/film, metal, glass. Yard waste.**