COMPOST 101
SAFE FOR THE VEGGIE GARDEN The YES List GREEN Fruits vegetables flowers eggshells water left from boiling vegetables BROWN Leaves coffee grounds & filters tea bags sawdust hair (pet hair ok) dirt newspaper (no coloured ink, magazines ect.) Tree trimmings toilet paper rolls grass cuttings Remember - Balance!!! Compost bins require frequent turning. Add water when compost is to dry. Rinse all fruits and vegetables. Smaller pieces compost faster. Shred if possible. The NO List bread seafood (including shellfish) oil cheese meat bones weeds compostable utensils compostable containers take-out containers tissue paper leftovers cardboard