In an effort to reduce the amount of organic waste ending up in landfills, Californians are now required to dispose of their organic waste, like food scraps, in specific bins. Here’s what you need to know and some tips on getting started.
“Start with a little bin under your sink and start with the little food scraps from chopping,” she said. “Soon you will discover, ‘Oh now I’m done with dinner, maybe I can scrape my plate scrapings in there.’ It just starts expanding.”Solana Center experts recently reported in an educational webinar the USDA estimates a family of four spends about $1,866 per year on food that they end up throwing away.
Doing what Sen called “wish shopping” creates a lot of food waste, she said, because you end up buying things you eventually end up throwing away. Sen also cautioned against buying things simply because they’re on sale, because it often leads to people buying more than they need. Another way to reduce the amount of food you waste is ensuring food is stored correctly, especially produce. Solana Center experts recommend
, a resource that helps determine the best way to store food from beans and rice to fruits and dairy, so that it lasts longer giving you more time to use it.Location and layering are key. Sen recommends putting yard trimmings at the bottom and then alternating between food and yard waste. To prevent your bin from smelling, Sen said, keep it in a shaded spot with the lid closed always.
On trash day, after the bin has been emptied, remove any remaining waste, and if needed, rinse out the bin, making sure to pour the water out on your grass or other landscape area. If you pour it on the street it will pollute our waterways. And, if you notice your green bin starting to smell, sprinkle a layer of baking soda on top, Sen said.
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