Green
The term “green” here refers to nitrogen-rich materials that provide important proteins and amino acids that are necessary for cell growth in the compost pile. Below is a list of “green” materials that you can include in your compost bin.*
*Please be sure to keep any perishable items isolated or frozen until pickup day in order to avoid nasty smells.
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brown
The term “brown” here refers to materials rich in carbon. These compost materials are important because they work as both the energy source and the basic building block of microbial cells within your compost. Here is a list of “brown” materials that you can include in your compost bin.
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