What should I not put in the compost bin?

• Sick plants
  - should not be composted. Certain plant diseases can survive the composting process and spread further.
• Cardboard and paper
  - It must be handed in for recycling.
• Animal waste in the form of meat, fish, etc.
  - It's difficult to compost, attracts pests and can cause odours.
• Dairy products
  - are not suitable for composting. Also avoid leftovers such as cheese rinds, rice pudding, etc.
• Metal, glass, plastic and other plastics
• Oil and chemical waste
• Dust and tobacco waste
  - Dust from vacuum cleaner bags, floor and sweeping waste and cigarette butts often contain toxic heavy metals and should not be composted.
• Ash from fireplaces and stoves
  - may only be used in small quantities and onlyif the ash comes from clean wood without paint, wood protection, glue residue, etc.

Following these guidelines will ensure that your compost is healthy and free of harmful substances.