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What is good for the compost? it is what we call greens and browns. greens are Nitrogen/ protein rich things such as; fresh grass clipings, manure, klep meal, sea weed, crushed eggshells, sour milk, coffee grounds, basicly stuff that was just recently growing. Browns are carbon rich stuff such as straw, leaves, pine needles, cornstalks, sawdust, dry grass clippings, basically stuff hat is dead and dry. Stuff that can be both; fruit / vegetable peels and core, rotted wood, been and pea pods.
Bad Stuff for the compost? Diseased plants (they spread disease), weeds with seeds, weed that can sprout from bits of root, pet feces(carries parasites), biodegradable items (glass, treated wood), toxic chemicals, fats, oil, meat scraps, bones (slow at breaking down)
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If your pet ferret dies should you put him in the compost?
Dead animals are not recommended to add to a compost pile. Either have a burial or contact your city municipal services about disposal of dead animals.
Will putting cantaloupe rinds in the disposal hurt the disposal?
Yes. But better to put it into a compost pile or bin. It would be of better use for next years vegetable garden.
Can caterpillars be put in compost bins?
No, caterpillars cannot be put in compost bins. Caterpillars represent the larval stages of butterflies and moths. A compost bin will not support the life cycles and natural histories that lepidopterans must experience to breed, feed and fly.
How do you dispose food safely?
The safe disposal of food depends partly on the type of food and the location or circumstances. Many foods can be made into compost. This disposal method is beneficial to many people because the compost can then be used to fertilize their garden.
What cannot be put into a kitchen compost bin?
You can put anything into the compost that will break down. Typically, you want to avoid plastic, rocks, bones, glass and large chunks of matter. The smaller the pieces, the faster it will break down.
Can put uncooked white rice in compost?
Yes. You an compost almost any organic substance.
Can you put cooking oil in compost?
I think you're not meant to put fats in a compost bin because it can attract vermin. But it probably will compost.
A How do you dispose your biodegradables Do you bury them or put in a compost pit?
a. How do you dispose your biodegradables? Do you bury them or put in a compost pit?
Can you put tomato in a garbage disposal?
Yes u can put tomato in a garbag e disposal
Can you put soil in compost?
Yes, you can put soil in compost. But try to use soft soil not hard rocky soil
Would it be good to compost moss in a vegetable garden?
Sure, you can put moss in your compost.
Can you put pickles in the compost?
Yes you can
