Can I Compost Pizza boxes?
Yes
Pizza boxes can be composted.
What to Know
- Pizza boxes are generally compostable, but only if they're free from grease and food residue
- The cardboard provides carbon-rich 'brown' material for your compost
- Tear the box into smaller pieces to speed up decomposition
Tips
- Remove any plastic or non-paper elements before composting
- If the box is heavily greased, tear off and discard the soiled parts
- Use pizza boxes as part of your 'brown' materials, balancing them with 'green' materials like vegetable scraps for optimal composting