The BIN is IN.

Here it is in the far back corner of the yard. It is secured with corkscrew stakes so it won't get knocked over by any critters. I also planted that Hosta there to the left which will hopefully spread fast.

I looked up what I was allowed to put in it AFTER I had already deposited a few things. I did well. I got the lists below from the EPA's website.

What to Compost – The IN List

• Animal manure
• Cardboard rolls
• Clean paper
• Coffee grounds and filters
• Cotton rags
• Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
• Eggshells
• Fireplace ashes
• Fruits and vegetables
• Grass clippings
• Hair and fur
• Hay and straw
• Houseplants
• Leaves
• Nut shells
• Sawdust
• Shredded newspaper
• Tea bags
• Wood chips
• Wool rags
• Yard trimmings

What Not to Compost – The OUT List

Leave Out/Reason Why

• Black walnut tree leaves or twigs
• Releases substances that might be harmful to plants
• Coal or charcoal ash
• Might contain substances harmful to plants
• Dairy products (e.g., butter, milk, sour cream, yogurt) and eggs*
• Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
• Diseased or insect-ridden plants
• Diseases or insects might survive and be transferred back to other plants
• Fats, grease, lard, or oils*
• Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
• Meat or fish bones and scraps*
• Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
• Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter)*
• Might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans
• Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides
• Might kill beneficial composting organisms

* Check with your local composting or recycling coordinator as some commercially run composting facilities may be able to process the asterisked materials.