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Herbs and spices

How to compost herbs and spices

Dried and fresh spices

Dried and fresh herbs

Examples of herbs and spices

  • Ginger (candied, raw)
  • Poppy seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Cocoa nibs
  • Caraway seeds
  • Chicory root
  • Chiles and chili powder
  • Pepper
  • Salts

  • Put into your green cart

Put all types of bagged dried and fresh spices, herbs, bark and roots into your green cart for composting.

Special instructions

Loose spice flakes must be bagged for dust control.

  • Remove spices from containers and plastic bags.
  • Put in a certified compostable bag or paper bag and tied closed/rolled closed before composting.

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