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Homes & Gardens
Ciéra Cree

10 things to never add to your compost bin – and how to dispose of them instead

Traditional compost heap ingredients including vegetable peelings and egg shells.

Composting is a brilliant way to recycle household waste and turn it into something nutritious for your yard without spending a dime. But as good as this sounds, there are many things that you should never add to your compost bin.

Certain items break down really well whereas others, including dairy products, meats and cardboard, will not only ruin your good compost, but also begin to smell and attract harmful bacteria.

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