What to Compost
Just about anything that once grew in your yard can be composted.
GREEN MATERIALS:
- Fresh plants and green prunings
- Grass clippings
- Manure or animal cage cleanings-horse, cow, rabbit, chicken (Note: Do not compost cat or dog droppings.)
- Fruit and vegetable trimmings from the kitchen or garden
BROWN MATERIALS:
- Fallen leaves
- Dry grass
- Chopped prunings, twigs
- Wood chips
- Hay or straw, saw dust
- Wood ashes (cold)
THESE MATERIALS CAN ALSO BE COMPOSTED:
- Egg shells
- Old flower bouquets
- Coffee grounds (and filters), tea bags
- Excelsior from swamp cooler mats
- Paper towels, paper napkins
- Weeds without seed heads