We’ve partnered with various recycling partners in the area based on the stream of materials. Click the links below to see where each stream of material goes to be processed:
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Small Hard-to-Recycle Bags
• Batteries
• Small Electronics

Large Hard-to-Recycle Bags‍
• Plastic Film (Stretchy)
• Plastic #1
• Plastic #2
• Plastic #5
• Textiles
• Styrofoam (No Packing Peanuts)

Click the links below to see examples of what is accepted in each stream:
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Small Hard-to-Recycle Bags
• Batteries
• Small Electronics

Large Hard-to-Recycle Bags‍
• Plastic Film (Stretchy)
• Plastic #1
• Plastic #2
• Plastic #5
• Textiles
• Styrofoam (No Packing Peanuts)‍

For this pilot, we are starting small. However, in the future, these items might become available as an accepted waste stream.

No. After we collect your full Hard-to-Recycle Bags, you can continue recycling your hard-to-recycle items by purchasing Hard-to-Recycle Bags as needed.

If you would like to receive Hard-to-Recycle Bags on a regular basis (every month, 3 months, or 6 months), you can opt into our “Subscribe & Save Time” feature on our store, and we'll automatically drop off your bags at the frequency of your choosing.

Separating the bags by stream helps ensure the items can be properly identified and sorted.

We know that every household is different, and with this model you only pay for what you need! We want to help you keep items out of the landfill, and this lets you pick your streams so you’re getting the best value possible.

Yes. Due to van capacity, we can collect a maximum of 5 bags per collection.

Each Hard-to-Recycle Bag lists the materials that can be accepted as part of that stream, and specifies non-recyclable items for that stream as well. If you are unsure or have a specific question, please contact us at thedirt@compostnow.org.

Yes, items must be clean and dry.

For CompostNow Members: There is no scheduling needed! Whenever you are ready for collection, simply put your Hard-to-Recycle Bag beside your CompostNow bin on your regular collection day. The maximum number of bags we can take per pick-up is 5.

For non-CompostNow Members: You can schedule your pickup using this link. The maximum number of bags we can take per pick-up is 5.

For CompostNow Members: Nope! Besides the cost of purchasing a Hard-to-Recycle Bag via our online store, there are no additional fees for this service. 

For non-CompostNow Members: If you are not a CompostNow member, you will need to schedule and pay for your pick-up using this link when your Hard-to-Recycle Bag(s) are full. The maximum number of bags we can take per pick-up is 5.

If you have canceled your service, you can schedule your pickup using this link.

We do not offer returns or refunds for our Hard-to-Recycle Bags.

If you would like to receive Hard-to-Recycle Bags on a regular basis, you can opt into our “Subscribe & Save Time” feature on our store. This allows you to choose the quantity of Hard-to-Recycle Bags you’d like to receive and how often (every month, every 3 months, or every 6 months).

Tape battery terminals with non-conductive tape (clear packaging tape, electrical tape, duct tape) and store in a cool, dry area before collection. This is important for the safety of our team and it helps prevent fires.

‍Here is an example of clear packing tape that we recommend for taping battery terminals.

You can purchase our Hard-to-Recycle Bags via our online store. Once ordered, we will drop off your Hard-to-Recycle Bag on your next collection day.