By placing food scraps, food-soiled papers, and plant materials in your kitchen pail, you’re contributing to the creation of rich compost. Let’s work together to prevent these valuable resources from ending up in the landfill! 

1. Collect food scraps and food-soiled paper in your kitchen pail.
2. Line your pail with newspapers or paper towels to help it stay clean.
3. Empty your kitchen pail into your Organics cart.
4. Rinse your empty kitchen pail with warm soapy water and refill!

Recommendations For Reducing Odors: 

• Avoid overstuffing the kitchen pail.
• Be sure to empty the pail contents every few days. 
• Rinse the pail with soap and water after its emptied, then let it air dry. It is helpful to lightly sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of the pail to absorb odors. 
• Rinse your empty kitchen pail with warm soapy water and refill!
• Freeze spoiled and smelly food (e.g., meat, bones, and dairy) to prevent odors. Only add these items to your pail right before emptying it into the outside container. 

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Use the Contact Us form or call Livermore Sanitation to request by phone: 925-449-7300.