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