What to Add to your Compost Pile
Posted By montgomeryemerson on April 20, 2009
Adding the green material to your compost can is easy to do. The green matter helps in the decomposition process. Read more about what you can add and what to avoid when adding items to your compost bin. After some time the breakdown of the material creates “Black Gold” for your Bucket Garden.
* Cow or Horse manure
* Paper towel or Toilet Paper Cardboard rolls
* Coffee grounds
* Used Coffee Filters
* Used Tea bags
* Old Cotton or Wool towels
* Dryer/Vacuum cleaner lint
* Eggshells
* Fireplace ashes
* Fruits and vegetables (Orange or Banana Peels, Apple cores)
* Lawn clippings and Small Branches
* Animal fur
* Straw or hay
* Houseplants
* Tree and Bush Leaves
* Peanut shells
* Shredded newspaper
* Wood chips or Sawdust
* Stagnant Water
* Moss
* Weeds that are not seeding
To collect kitchen items before they go to the compost bin, the RSVP International Stainless Steel Compost Pail is pleasing to the eye and practical. The cover keeps any odors contained and out of the way. It stands 11 inches tall and can make it a bit more convenient to store your organic material temporarily.
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