What is organic waste?

Organic waste is any material that is biodegradable and comes from a plant or animal except for pet waste. Pet waste should be discarded in your black lid trash cart. Organic waste consists of food scraps, compostable food-soiled paper, and yard waste. 

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1. Who provides trash collection services for residents in the City of Chino Hills?
2. I still have an old Republic cart, who can I call to have it picked up?
3. How can I schedule a bulky item pickup?
4. What do I do with my Christmas Tree after the holidays?
5. What can go into my organics green lid cart?
6. What items can go in my recycling blue lid cart?
7. What is SB 1383?
8. Where can I dispose of my TV and electronics?
9. Can I put my food scraps in a green biodegradable plastic bag?
10. My trash wasn't picked up on my regular service day, who do I contact?
11. What do I do with my used motor oil?
12. What is organic waste?
13. What is food-soiled paper?
14. What happens to your organic waste when it leaves your home?