San Francisco
Greasy Pizza Boxes
Instructions
If the box is greasy, put it in the compost bin. If not, make sure it's empty and put it in the recycling bin. When in doubt, put it in the compost as it’s safer for the recycling process.
Alternatives
Cut out the greasy spots on the cardboard box and compost them, then recycle the clean cardboard.
Learn MoreFacts
Any food soiled paper or cardboard products should be placed in the compost bin. That includes things like wet paper towels or wet/greasy cardboard egg cartons, etc.
