There are also several miscellaneous food or food related items that can be composted which we have included in the table below.
|
Items From the Kitchen |
Will it Decay |
Cold |
HOTBIN Compost |
Rate of decay in the HOTBIN |
Comments |
|
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Slow |
There is little to no nutritional value in Bokashi residue as this is already partially decomposed waste |
|
|
Bread (stale or mouldy) |
Yes |
Not Advised |
Yes |
Fast |
Break into chunks |
|
Cakes (stale or mouldy) |
Yes |
Not Advised |
Yes |
Fast |
Break into chunks |
|
Cereals (bran, oats) |
Yes |
Not Advised |
Yes |
Fast |
Mix into top layer of waste to avoid clumps forming |
|
Coffee Grounds |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Medium |
Can be added but will take longer to breakdown due to the roasting process |
|
Yes |
Not Advised |
Yes |
Medium |
Can be added but advise tearing up to avoid restricting airflow |
|
|
Cooked Food |
Yes |
Not Advised |
Yes |
Fast |
Only add to HOTBIN when operating temperature is over 40°c |
|
Fats and Cooking Oils |
Yes |
Not Advised |
No |
Medium |
No liquids should be added to the HOTBIN |
|
Flour |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Fast |
Mix into top layer of waste to avoid clumps forming |
|
Frozen Foods |
Yes |
Not Advised |
No |
Medium |
Defrost frozen food before adding it to the HOTBIN - adding it frozen transfers too much heat from the waste pile and creates excess liquid |
|
Takeaway wrappers or boxes (paper / cardboard only) |
Yes |
Not Advised |
Yes |
Medium |
Remove glossy labels. Tear into small strips to avoid layering and restricting airflow |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Medium |
Whilst it is fine to compost the tea leaves some tea bag nets contain plastic which will not break down |