Composting Do's and Don'ts. We don't have the room to tell you everything you need to know about composting here. You can also contact us at the District for more information or contact your local extension agent. There are also some good resources on the web for composting information. Green materials are things like grass clippings, kitchen wastes and fresh plant cuttings.
Brown materials are things like leaves, shredded paper and dried up plant cuttings.
Don't put meat, fish, bones, dairy products, pet poop or greasy materials in your backyard compost pile. They are difficult to compost, smell bad and attract animals. Do keep your compost pile moist but don't let it stay soaking wet. The microorganisms eating the material like some moisture but too much water can drown them. Don't let your compost pile sit without turning it.