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4.2.1 WHAT TO PUT INTO THE COMPOSTER
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More detailed information on the definition of food waste see 1.6.5 Function, range of application
and limitations of use.
 RAW AND COOKED LEFTOVERS FROM MEAT, FISH, FRUITS
 VEGETABLES, COFFEE GRINDINGS INCL USED FILTERS, EGGS, EGGSHELLS, AND BREAD
 DAIRY PRODUCTS, RICE, POTATOES AND ROOT VEGETABLES S HOUSEPLANTS AND GARDEN WASTE (CUT INTO
SMALL PIECES).
CUT THE WASTE MATERIAL
It is important that all waste material that is put into the composter is cut in small pieces (2-3 cm)
giving the micro-organisms a larger surface on the waste material to work on. By cutting the material
the quality of the outgoing compost material will be improved. Citrus fruits have to be cut before
being put into the composter because these fruits are treated with biocides on the peel and which
stop the micro-organisms to getting the decomposing process started. If the citrus fruits are put in
without being cut they will eventually come out whole and will have to be cleared from the other
composted material.
CUT CITRUS FRUITS CUT POTATOES AND CUT PLANTS AND
ROOT VEGETABLES GARDEN REFUSE