Is it better to recycle paper or compost it?

Recycling paper is the best option, but paper napkins can’t be recycled so composting them is a great option. Newspaper and shredded paper break down easily so it’s a welcome addition to compost.  

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1. Where do my food scraps go?
2. Why do some drop-offs only take vegetative scrap, and some take meat and dairy?
3. Can I compost coffee?
4. Can I compost tea?
5. Is it better to recycle paper or compost it?
6. I can compost eggshells, what about eggs?
7. Can I compost dairy products?
8. What about compostable plastics?
9. Can I compost pet fur?
10. Can I compost pet waste?