What you CAN’T compost:

• Meat (and anything that came in contact with meat),  dairy and bones
  • Animal products such as meat have the potential for carrying diseases, and they could potentially attract rodents.   

• Fats and oils (such as peanut oil, canola/ vegetable oil, etc)
  • The oils may attract pests and rodents

• Walnuts
  • Contain juglone, a compound toxic to some plants

• Eggs and dairy products
  • Attract pests

• Cigarette butts
  • Made of plastic

• Store bought shampoos/soaps
  • Chemicals and dyes contaminate the compost

• Baked goods
  • Due to their oils that would attract pests such as rodents and ants

• Human and animal Feces
  • Due to harmful bacteria and the possibility of parasites and infectious diseases
• Specific types of water:
  • Soapy water from baths/showers or washing cars
  • Dishwater from washing up
  • Washing machine waste water
  • Waste water from the toilet
  • Flood water
  • Water contaminated with bleach or other cleaning agents
  • Water contaminated with petrol or oils
• Rice
  • Attracts unwanted bacteria and pests

• Anything made of inorganic material: polyester, rubber, acrylic, plastic
  • Take a very long time to compost

• Bits of clothing
  • They contain dyes and chemicals that would be harmful

• Baked beans
  • Worms which might help with decomposition don’t like baked beans, they shouldn’t be included

• Specific types of paper
  • Glossy or coated paper (that are treated with chemicals)
  • Colored paper

• Dryer lint and contents from vacuum cleaner
  • Contaminate compost

• Personal hygiene products: tampons, feminine napkins
  • Potential health risk with bacteria

• Tea and Coffee Bags
  • While tea leaves and ground coffee can be composted, their bags shouldn’t be in the pile, as they have harmful chemicals and are difficult to decompose.

 

 

COMMENTS

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