MATERIAL

Tea Bags

Tea Bags

Small porous bags containing dried tea leaves, used for brewing tea. 

 

Disposal Options

  • Whole Tea Bags – General Waste Bin
  • Disassembled: Tea Leaves - FOGO Bin
  • Disassembled: Bag - General Waste Bin

 

Why

Tea bags may be made from paper, plastic fibers, or a blend of both, and often include a staple or string. If your tea bags are 100% plastic free, then you can place in your FOGO bin. Tea leaves can also be placed in your FOGO bin.

 

Did You Know

Even “paper” tea bags can contain a small amount of plastic to help seal them, which means they may not fully break down in compost.