What Not to Compost: Global Guide for Home Gardeners
Whether you’re composting in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the same core rules apply: some materials attract pests, spread pathogens or break down too slowly to be useful. Avoiding them keeps your compost odour‑free, safe and productive.
If your main reason for adding off‑limit items is limited space or food waste volume, consider using a wormery, which handles most kitchen scraps cleanly indoors.
