Types of materials that can be composted

Rapidly decomposing materials

• Fresh leaves

• Remains of cutting (dry) grass

• Poultry manure

• Young weeds

• Meat and fish

Slow decomposition materials

• Remains of fruits and vegetables

• Straw and old hay

• Plantant remains

• Straw manures (horses, cows, donkeys)

• Old flowers and pot plants

• Clearing of young hedges

• Perennial weeds

• Beds of rabbits and other herbivorous animals

Very slow decomposition materials

• Hard hedges clearing

• Pruned branches

• Sawdust and untreated wood chips

• Eggshells

• Nutshells

• flowers

• Fruit bones (peach, avocado, others)

Usable materials in small quantities

• Wood ashes

• Newspapers

• Cartons, egg cartons, napkins and paper containers

• Fat

Materials that cannot be used

• Coal and Coke Ashes

• Non-reusable diapers

• Color magazines

• Cigar Filters

• Synthetic fabrics

• Oil

• Remains of vacuum cleaner / broom