What Can I Compost?!
The Community Composting Program: A convenient & eco-friendly alternative for food waste
We know it can be hard to remember exactly what should be composted and what shouldn't, so we made this little list that should help clear things up. Feel free to check back for a quick reminder anytime.
| Can Be Composted | Should NOT Be Composted |
| Fruits and vegetables | Diseased Plants |
| Coffee grounds & paper filters | Dairy products |
| Paper napkins | Coal or charcoal ashes |
| Cardboard w/ no tape or labels | Meat and |
| Newspaper | Oils |
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Yard clippings. |
Any toxic material |
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Straw and Hay |
Animal waste |
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Dry leaves |
Fruit & Veggie stickers/labels |
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Egg shells |
Fat |
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Shredded (non-coated) paper |
Grease |
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Sawdust and wood shavings |
Sawdust and wood shavings from pressure-treated wood |