Is there any material NOT accepted in my green cart?

Your green cart will NOT be emptied if the lid is open or if it contains ANY of these materials: aluminum,  bricks or stones, ceramics, cigarette butts/ashes, clothing, diapers, garbage, glass, glossy paper, hazardous waste, lumber, medical waste, metal, plastic bags or containers, plastic straws, plastic wine corks or styrofoam.

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1. What type of bags am I allowed to put in the organics cart?
2. What happens to my organics after they’re collected?
3. What organic material is accepted?
4. What kind of bags should I use for pet waste?
5. What’s the easiest way to get food scraps from my kitchen to my green bin?
6. What's the best way to use my kitchen catcher?
7. Can I use a bag in my kitchen catcher?
8. What if my kitchen catcher starts to smell?
9. Got any tips for using my green cart?
10. What if my green cart starts to smell?
11. Is there any material NOT accepted in my green cart?
12. I already use a backyard composter. Can I still use it?
13. Can I dispose of my organic waste in my in-sink garbage disposal instead of using the cart?