What to include in the composter:

“Green” materials
*Fresh leaves, plant cuttings and weeds
*Grass clippings
*Fruit and vegetable peels and other fruit wastes
*Coffee grounds and tea bags

“Brown” materials
*Dead weeds and dry leaves
*Clipped brush
*Wood ash
*Egg shells
*Sawdust
*Wood chips
*Straw
 

• Meat, fish, poultry, bones, dairy products
• Foods containing animal fats, human/pet feces
• Cheese, salad dressing, oils and other fats (can cause odors and attract animals)
• Plant material with visible signs of disease or insect infestation
• Weeds that can easily grow from root or stem cuttings

 ~Information taken from the Department of Horticulture, Penn State