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Animal and pet bedding

How to compost animal and pet bedding

Animal bedding- straw

Animal bedding- chips

Examples of compostable bedding and cage lining materials

  • Cedar, corn, paper, pine, bamboo
  • Coco husk, plantation soil, sand
  • Timothy and Alfalfa hay
  • Straw
  • Flyers and newspaper

  • Put into your green cart

Put bagged pet bedding for small animals, birds, reptiles/amphibians into your green cart for composting. 

  • Bedding must be bagged in a certified compostable bag or paper bag for dust control. 
  • Make sure the bag is securely tied up or rolled up before putting into your green cart.

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