What should you not compost?

While there are many materials from the home that are great for composting, there are also items that are better off left out of the compost pile. These can be hazardous to the soil and plants outside, and should be disposed of in a regular waste container.
Pet droppings: Feces can contain several diseases and organisms, and well as make the compost toxic to handle.
Meat and dairy: Meat, bones, fats and dairy can overheat the compost pile and create stinky compost that attracts animals.
Diseased plants: Diseased plants need a very high temperature and a few weeks to kill of their illness, so it’s best to throw those away instead.
Colored paper: While regular paper can be a great addition to your brown/carbon materials, colored paper can actually be harmful to your compost pile. Some colored paper with colored inks such as newspaper and magazines contain heavy metals and other toxic materials and should be avoided.
Pesticides: Another thing to keep out of your compost pile are any pesticides or herbicides from your lawn or garden as they won’t break down properly.
Composting doesn’t have to be a hassle, and can be incredibly rewarding once you get started. Not only does composting enrich soil and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers, it can encourage production of beneficial fungi and bacteria for your soil.
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