How to compost tea bags, coffee grounds and filters
Examples of tea and coffee supplies
- Tea bags (including string and paper tags)
- Loose leaf tea
- Paper tea bags for loose leaf tea
- Coffee grounds and coffee beans
- Paper coffee filters
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Put into your green cart
Put used coffee and tea bags and filters into your green cart for composting.
- Remove any staples from the tea bag before composting.
- Put nylon and other fabric-based tea bags into your black cart as garbage.
Special instructions
Drain any excess liquids down the sink or pour leftover beverages into your green cart for composting as well.