As you toss last week’s leftovers into your green garbage can in Modesto, you might find yourself wondering a few questions:
Do I really have to put food scraps in the organic waste container instead of the trash? Why? And what happens to those apple cores, banana peels and pizza boxes after pickup?
A reader asked our journalists with Bee Curious , a community-driven series where reporters answer reader questions about the Modesto region: “How is putting food scraps in the green can making a difference to the waste management process?”
Here’s what officials with the city of Modesto said:
What goes into my Modesto green trash can?
Modesto provides residents with three bins: green, black and blue .
The blue recycling bin is designated for plastic, glass, metal and clean cardboard containers, including those that qualify for the California Redemption Value program, according to the city’s website.
The green trash can is used for organic material , including food waste, paper waste, cardboard and small yard waste.