Does all of my organics recycling material need to be bagged?

All organics material must be bagged, with the exception of pizza boxes and paper egg cartons. This is to prevent wet matter from sticking and smelling in the bottom of the cart in the summer, and to prevent wet material from freezing to the carts in the winter.

Pizza boxes and paper egg cartons are dry, bulky items that are often difficult to bag. They may be put loosely in the carts. 

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1. Where can I get more compostable bags?
2. How do I tie or secure my bags?
3. Does all of my organics recycling material need to be bagged?
4. Why are my compostable bags leaking?
5. Won't the organics collected in my home smell?
6. What is the Anoka County Organics Recycling Program?
7. Can I put paper towel or cotton balls with cleaning product in my organics recycling?
8. What kinds of paper can I put in my organics recycling?
9. Can I put fast food wrappers in my organics recycling?
10. What happens to my organics material after I drop it off?