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Do not put the following in your compost pile:
- weeds that have already gone to seed ( the seeds may survive)
- visibly diseased or insect infested material
- meat, grease or fat. It attracts rodents and other pests
- pig, cat or dog waste, which can transfer parasites to the compost pile
- grass clippings or weeds that have been treated with weed killer
- manure or bedding from farms that use herbicides
- poison ivy, sumac, or oak
- pine needles or large branches; they take a very long time to break down
Last updated on November 27, 2011 by Matthew Kokenes