What to Compost
What can be composted
Most organic matter can be composted. Listed below are some common materials that should go into the compost bin:
- coffee grounds and filters
- eggshells
- freezer-burned foods (remove packaging first)
- fruits and vegetables
- grass clippings and yard trimmings
- grains (pasta, bread, etc.)
- hair and fur
- houseplants
- leaves
- lint
- nut shells
- manure (cow, horse, etc.)
- paper towels and brown paper bags (can be composted or recycled)
- plastics that say "compostable" on them in lieu of a recycling symbol
- shredded newspaper
- tea and tea bags
- wood chips and sawdust
What CANNOT be composted
- coal or charcoal ash
- condiment packets
- chewing gum
- diseased or insect-ridden plants
- glass
- inorganic materials (polyester, styrofoam, plastic, acrylic, rubber, etc.)
- metal (can be recycled)
- paper product which has the potential to be contaminated with bodily fluids
- pet wastes (dog or cat wastes, cat litter, etc.)