Material Type Description (CalRecycle Waste Characterization Studies)


Other Miscellaneous Paper - Compostable


Paper


Other Miscellaneous Paper - Compostable means items made mostly of paper that could be composted, that do not fit into any of the other paper types. Paper may be combined with minor amounts of other materials such as wax or glues. Examples include pulp paper egg cartons, unused pulp paper plant pots, molded paper packing materials, some berry trays, some take-out food containers, and dirty molded paper plates.

 

 

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