PLANTS
Your houseplant and yard trimmings are perfect for our compost piles.
We list just a few things to look out for below!
Still unsure whether you can compost your item? Check our “Other Items” section, or send us a question here.
Plant Trimmings / Yard Waste
DO compost:
living or dead plant trimmings (leaves, flowers, twigs, grass clippings, etc.)
DO NOT compost:
suspected diseased plants — These pathogens will pollute the compost.
Unsure how to identify these or how to dispose of them? Here’s a link to get you started.
plant pots (plastic, ceramic, etc.)
wood treated with inorganic chemicals or paint
— See our wood products section for more.
Friendly reminder! When collecting yard waste, look out for noncompostable yard debris, such as:
small plastics (i.e. toys or bits that may have gotten caught in your lawn mower)
plant ties and netting
plastic bag scraps
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more of our Composting Guide:
