COMPOST YOUR SHIT!!!!!!!!

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Not literally though, because it could contain bacteria or viruses dangerous to humans.

But on the real, what are you supposed to or not supposed to compost?


What to Compost - The IN List
• Animal manure
• Cardboard rolls
• Clean paper
• Coffee grounds and filters
• Cotton rags
• Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
• Eggshells
• Fireplace ashes
• Fruits and vegetables
• Grass clippings
• Hair and fur
• Hay and straw
• Houseplants
• Leaves
• Nut shells
• Sawdust
• Shredded newspaper
• Tea bags
• Wood chips
• Wool rags
• Yard trimmings

Leave Out/Reason Why
• Black walnut tree leaves or twigs
o Releases substances that might be harmful to plants
• Coal or charcoal ash
o Might contain substances harmful to plants
• Dairy products (e.g., butter, egg yolks, milk, sour cream, yogurt)
o Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
• Diseased or insect-ridden plants
o Diseases or insects might survive and be transferred back to other plants
• Fats, grease, lard, or oils
o Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
• Meat or fish bones and scraps
o Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
• Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter)
o Might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans
• Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides
o Might kill beneficial composting organisms




Source: http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/rrr/composting/basic.htm