Takeout Containers (Cardboard) Curbside Organics Fiber-based paper takeout containers are accpted in your organics cart. Before placing your fiber-based paper takeout containers in your organics cart, be sure to remove any plastic condiment containers, plastic cutlery, or plastic pizza box supports. Do not place food soiled fiber-based paper takeout containers in your recycling cart. Did You Know? The Preferred Takeout Container Out of all the types of takeout containers — aluminum, cardboard, plastic and foam — aluminum is the easiest for recycling plants to recycle, while foam is the most difficult.