Is It Compostable? Here's How to Tell!

Since the single-use plastic ban, many everyday items have transformed from plastic to compostable. This exciting change means we can now compost single-use coffee cups, fruit and vegetable produce bags, cardboard takeaway containers, and much more.

To keep our composting system effective, it's crucial we avoid contamination in our green organics bins. Composting facilities rely on clean material to produce quality compost for local farms and gardens. So, play your part, only put garden waste, food scraps, and compostable packaging clearly marked as compostable into your organics bin.

Remember, never place plastic bags, hard plastics, or other non-compostable materials in your green bin.

Not sure if something's compostable?

Check if the packaging clearly states it's compostable, and ensure no plastic items are included. Still uncertain? Visit the handy Which Bin website at www.whichbin.sa.gov.au to search for specific items, or call their hotline on 1300 137 118.

Let's all do our bit to ensure our organics bins stay clean and contamination-free!