The New York Times

Do You Really Need Compostable Bags for Your Food Scraps?

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WAMC

Plattsburgh Yard Waste Tour Highlights Upcoming Biodegradable Bag Mandate

Starting Friday, the city of Plattsburgh will require that yard waste be disposed of in paper or biodegradable bags. WAMC North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley followed a Department of Public Works ...
The Press Democrat

Can compostable bags go in the green bin? Here’s what North Bay waste haulers say

While single-use bags labeled as compostable are an alternative for plastic bags, they are not to be disposed of in the green bins used to collect compostable waste, including food scraps and yard ...
The Times Leader

For W-b Residents’ Yard Waste, It’s Paper, Not Plastic Earth Conservancy Says Its Composting Site Will Only Accept Grass Clippings And Leaves In Biodegradable Bags In March.

than a larger plastic bag that can hold more material. The Coal Street store charges $1.99 for five 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags or about 40 cents each. Eight 45-gallon plastic bags sell for ...