A composting bin

Can I put orange in my compost bin?


YES 🎉


You can put orange into your composting bin!

Key info
Brown material📂
2-3 weeks
25:1⚖️

Get the right balance of brown and green composting materials in your bin with our expert guide.


Yes, orange peels can be broken down in a home composting bin.

Orange peels are high in nitrogen and can be added to a compost pile to help balance the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio.

They will break down over time, releasing valuable nutrients into the soil.

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