FOOD GUIDE
23
3
Do
NOT
Compost These Items
Strong odors will result from:
- Brocolli
- Cauliflowers
- Cabbage
- Kale
- Brussel Sprouts
- Mustard Greens
(Avoid these, or keep composter
outdoors)
Fibrous items:
- Tough or Woody Plant Stems
- Corn Husks
- Lemon Grass
- String
- Rose Stems
- Hair
(These could cause a jam)
Hard Items:
- Corn Cobs
- Steak Bones
- Peach Pits
- Lobster and Clam Shells
- Wine Corks
- Walnut Shells
(These will not break down)
Paper:
- Newspaper
- Shredded Paper
- Paper Clips
- Coffee Filters
- Tea Bags
(Paper may contain unsafe
chemicals, and cause odors)
Excess liquid:
- Drip-dry waste items first.
Excess liquid may cause mold
Artificial items:
- Plastic
- Metal
- Glass
- Rubber
- Laundry Lint
- Chemicals
In case of a jam, remember to wait 24 hours.
If jam remains, remove lard or hard items.
