Coffee Filters
Coffee Filters
![guide-foodpackage-coffeefilter coffee filter](https://www.bra.org/wp-content/uploads/guide-foodpackage-coffeefilter.jpg)
Plain paper coffee filters can go in your backyard compost bin.
Plastic, cloth, or plastic-coated coffee filters go into the garbage. To reduce waste, consider buying reusable coffee filters, such as natural fiber filters, or use a french press.
ACCEPTABLE DISPOSAL
![reuse product icon](https://www.bra.org/wp-content/uploads/icon-reuse.png)
Reusing an item is always one of the best options when considering disposal of an item.
![compost material icon](https://www.bra.org/wp-content/uploads/icon-compost.png)
This item may be managed on site with a standard backyard composter and/or food digester.
![throw out material icon](https://www.bra.org/wp-content/uploads/icon-garbage.png)
This item may be disposed at curbside in your regular waste collection program.