Accepted Materials
What can go in your Peake bucket?
From kitchen scraps to coffee grounds, your everyday food waste can be part of a healthier, more sustainable community. Here’s what we gladly accept.
Yes — meat & dairy are accepted.
Unlike many compost programs and backyard composting, we accept all food scraps including meat, dairy, and bones. Keep enjoying your favorite foods — we’ll take care of the rest.
What You Can Put in Your Peake Bucket
All food scraps are welcome! Here some are common examples:
Fruit & Veggie Scraps
Pantry & Leftovers
Peels, cores, stems, rinds and more.
Coffee & Tea
Bread, rice, pasta, grains, cereal.
Dairy & Eggs
Coffee grounds, filters, tea leaves, tea bags.
Eggshells, cheese, yogurt.
Plants & Flowers
Wilted flowers, houseplant trimmings.
Meat & Seafood
Meat, bones, fish, shellfish.
Your weekly fridge cleanout made easy.
Paper Items
Napkins, paper towels, uncoated paper products.
Keep these out
These items cannot be composted and may contaminate the process. Please keep out:
Stickers & Twist Ties
Glass & Aluminum
Plastic
Human & Pet Waste