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BACKYARD COMPOST INGREDIENTS

 
 
 
  Yard Waste      
Household Waste
 
   
Yes
No
  • leaves
  • garden wastes
  • wood chips/sawdust
  • evergreen needles
  • cornstalk
  • grass clippings - can also be left on the lawn
 
  • vegetable wastes
  • coffee grounds w/filters
  • egg shells
  • fruit peels & rinds
  • tea bags
  • bones
  • mayonnaise
  • butter
  • milk
  • pet manure
  • oils
  • cheese
  • peanut butter
  • meats
  • fish scraps
  • grease
     
 
   

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