Should I Recycle Or Compost Pizza Boxes?

I got asked this question a few times recently, and the answer is pretty simple. There's no need to trash pizza boxes.  Place them in the recycling, but at least remove the waxed paper and excess cheese first.  Unless of course you decide to compost them. Composting pizza boxes is your best option, especially if your town doesn't accept them for recycling. Rip it up into smaller pieces, and throw it all in the compost bin, including the remaining food stuck to it and even the waxed paper.  The waxed paper will take a bit longer to degrade, but it will eventually. Worms also love cardboard, so you can always rip up the box and place it in your worm composting setup.  Cardboard is a great source of bedding, and…

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