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Things to compost:
– Grass clippings
– Dead leaves and small twigs
– Wood chips and sawdust
– Hay and straw
– Fruits and vegetables
– Coffee grounds, filters, tea bags
– Cardboard rolls
– Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
– Fireplace ashes
– House plants
– Nut shells
– Shredded newspaper
– Cotton and wool rags

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