Yorkville Announces New 'Food Scrap Program'

YORKVILLE, IL - The City of Yorkville will offer a food scrap program as part of its solid waste and recycling collection services provided by Advanced Disposal starting July 1. This is a service that is free to residents. According to the City, here are the specifics of the program:

Pick-up logistics -

Advanced Disposal will start collecting acceptable food scraps mixed with yard waste. The food scraps can be mixed in the yard waste, and will be collected in the same truck as regular yard waste every year.

Acceptable Items -

• Fruits and vegetables including unpainted holiday pumpkins
• Dairy and eggs, including egg shells - but no liquids
• Breads, grains, pasta and cereal
• Coffee grounds and filters, teabags

Unacceptable Items -

• No meat, poultry, or seafood
• No bones or shells
• No fats, grease or oil
• No liquids
• No packaging
• No paper plates, or other service ware
• No plastic, styrofoam, glass, metal, diapers, or pet waste

For for information, visit the City of Yorkville.

Photo via Creative Commons/Taken at the Chandler-Gilbert Dumpster Dive