Trash Tip As of Jan. 1, Californians are required to put organics (food scraps, plant cuttings, pizza boxes, and food-soiled paper towels and napkins) in the green cart. (If the Republic driver finds organics in the landfill container, the Mutual could be charged a fee, increasing residents’ coupon.) Food scraps can be wrapped in newspaper, a paper bag or BPI certified bag before putting them