Surprising Things You Can Compost

Eight surprising things you can compost

Old herbs and spices.
Dryer lint and dust bunnies.
Champagne and wine corks.
Contents of your vacuum cleaner bag if you have wool carpet (but not the Lego pieces!)
The occasional balloon (latex, not foil)
Stale wine and beer.
Electric razor trimmings (actually, any hair and pet fur)
Matches, toothpicks and bamboo skewers.

What can and Cannot be composted?
What items Cannot be composted?
Can you put toilet paper rolls in compost?
What food scraps can be composted?
Can banana peels be composted?
Can you put onions in compost?
Are eggshells good for compost?
Can cooked rice go in compost?
Are orange peels bad for compost?
What leaves are not good for compost?
Are tea bags good for compost?
Are egg cartons compostable?

What can and Cannot be composted?

Materials to Avoid. Coal Ash – Most ashes are safe to mix into your compost pile, but coal ashes are not. They contain sulfur and iron in amounts high enough to damage plants. ... Meat, Bones, Fish, Fats, Dairy – These products can “overheat” your compost pile (not to mention make it stinky and attract animals).

What items Cannot be composted?

What NOT to Compost And Why

Meat, fish, egg or poultry scraps (odor problems and pests)
Dairy products (odor problems and pests)
Fats, grease, lard or oils (odor problems and pests)
Coal or charcoal ash (contains substances harmful to plants)
Diseased or insect-ridden plants (diseases or insects might spread)

Can you put toilet paper rolls in compost?

Papter towel and toilet paper rolls can be recycled or composted! If you have a compost pail in the bathroom (which we recommend due to being able to compost tissues and cotton swaps with paper sticks), toilet paper rolls can go into the compost as well!

What food scraps can be composted?

Fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, unbleached paper napkins, coffee filters, eggshells, meats and newspaper can be composted.

Can banana peels be composted?

While, yes, you can use banana peels as fertilizer and it will not harm your plant, it is best to compost them first. Burying the banana peels in the soil under a plant can slow down the process that breaks down the peels and makes their nutrients available to the plant.

Can you put onions in compost?

If you only occasionally throw citrus peels and onion scraps into your compost bin, it's no big deal, but if you vermicompost or have worm bins (which is an amazingly convenient and odor-free way to compost if you are in an apartment), then citrus peels, onions and garlic scraps are a no-no, because they will harm your ...

Are eggshells good for compost?

Let's just start out by saying: putting egg shells in your compost is okay; they are a rich source of calcium and other essential nutrients that plants need. ... Drying your shells allows them to crush more completely before you add them to your compost bin.

Can cooked rice go in compost?

Cooked or uncooked rice – Here is another one that most folks would probably think is just fine to add into their compost, but it is best to avoid both cooked and uncooked rice. Uncooked rice is going to attract rodents to your yard, while cooked rice can lead to the growth of unwanted bacteria.

Are orange peels bad for compost?

ANSWER: Orange peels and other citrus peels are great for adding to your compost piles. As citrus peels break down, they will add phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium to your compost, all three of the most important nutrients that plants need to thrive.

What leaves are not good for compost?

Bad leaves for composting: Bad leaves are those higher in lignin and lower in nitrogen and calcium. These include beech, oak, holly, and sweet chestnut. Also, make sure to avoid using leaves of black walnut and eucalyptus as these plants contain natural herbicides that will prevent seeds from germinating.

Are tea bags good for compost?

Theoretically, yes you can compost tea bags. The UK government's anti-waste advisory group WRAP suggests that tea bags are suitable for home composting and that if any parts of the tea bag are still visible in the end compost, they can simply be removed by hand or sieved out to be returned back into the compost bin.

Are egg cartons compostable?

Egg cartons made of cardboard can be recycled just like other types of cardboard. ... You can also put cardboard egg cartons in a compost pile. They break down quickly and will help create rich fertilizer for your garden. You can also compost the egg shells!