CUT food scraps
jams or damage to the machine. DO NOT overload.
BALANCE
sawdust pellets and baking soda. See Quick Guide (over).
"Green" items
fruit, vegetable scraps
meat, chicken, fish
small fish & chicken bones
shrimp shells & tails
cheese, eggs, egg shells
tea leaves (not bags)
Limit to 2-3 small pieces per load:
pineapple, and other acidic items (acid can kill compost
cultures)
fibrous items: tough plant stems, corn husks, lemongrass, string, rose
stems, hair. These could cause a jam.
hard items: corn cobs, steak bones, peach pits, lobster & clam shells, wine
corks, walnut shells, etc. These could damage the machine.
paper: newspaper, shredded paper, paper cups, coffee filters, tea bags.
Some paper may contain unsafe chemicals.
excess liquid: drip-dry waste items first. Excess liquid may cause mold.
artificial items: plastic, metal, glass, rubber, laundry lint, chemicals, soap,
cosmetics, medicine, compostable plates, bags, cups, utensils
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READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Printed in the USA on recycled paper.
Food guide
into 4 inch (10 cm) pieces or smaller to avoid
EVERY TIME
compost
YES
Broccoli or garlic (may cause strong odors)
Citrus fruit including lemon, lime, oranges, grapefruit,
NO
Wash hands after handling compost.
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you add food, with
- compost these
"Brown" items
sawdust, wood stove pellets, wood
shavings (untreated wood)
hamster cage bedding, organic kitty litter
bread, rice, pasta, grains, cereal
crackers, corn chips, tortillas
peanut shells, straw
coffee grounds
- do not compost
Close lid and door, and keep power on at all times.
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