Should you put bread or pasta in a compost bin?

The chief objection I have encountered is that grains attract rodents. However, any neglected pile will do that, in particular if it forms a dry habitat. If you follow good compost practices you should be okay. Don't allow grain to predominate. read more

If you follow good compost practices you should be okay. Don't allow grain to predominate. Mix lawn clippings, dead leaves, kitchen scraps (better to give meat to the dog imo) and livestock manure if you have it. Avoid big clumps of similar stuff - break those up. Water and aerate the pile, and if possible put the pile within a rodent unfriendly space. read more

All bread products, including cakes, pasta and baked goods, shouldn’t go into the pile because they can attract pests. Cooking Oils Another kitchen item that should head to the trash bin because it can attract animals and insects. read more

Bread products: This includes cakes, pasta and most baked goods. Put any of these items in your compost pile, and you've rolled out the welcome mat for unwanted pests. Cooking oil: Smells like food to animal and insect visitors. read more