3 Basic Ingredients
Browns
Dead leafs, branches, and twigs
Greens
Grass clippings, vegetable and fruit scraps, and coffee grounds
Water
Keep compost pile damp
3 Simple Steps
Combine green and brown materials
Water compost pile to keep damp
Turn compost pile every other day
Composting: Yay or Nay?
Are the below items a yay or nay for composting? Hover over the picture for the answer!
NAY
Dairy products
YAY
Eggshells
NAY
Cat and dog feces
NAY
Tea bags
YAY
Nutshells
NAY
Meat, grease, and oil
YAY
Yard clippings
YAY
Hair and fur
YAY
Wood and sawdust (NOT from pressure treated wood)
NAY
Dryer lint
NAY
Diseased or insect ridden plants
YAY
Cotton or wool rags
YAY
Coffee grounds and paper filters
NAY
Meat and bone scraps
NAY
Charcoal or coal ash
YAY
Fruit and vegetable scraps
YAY
Shredded newspaper, cardboard, and paper
YAY
Fireplace ashes
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