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Compost heap

BryanCBryanC Posts: 18
in Problem solving
What is the best way to add newspaper to a compost heap. Should it be torn, shredded, or screwed up before putting it on the heap?
Many thanks

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    It's best to shred paper before putting it on the heap and don't add too much at once.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    I just put in single scunched pages, but it will all break down in time.
  • dmcedmce Posts: 10
    Does it have to be newspaper or can it be regular paper? Am thinking of the contents of my office paper shredder....
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Any paper is fine these days. I put most household waste paper and cardboard in. I don't tend to use glossy printed papers (like fliers etc) because it takes longer to break down - but everything else, yes. A4 scrap, loo rolls, kitchen towel; plus cut up cotton, wool, linen, earbuds, cotton wool - basically any organic material without plastic bits on.
  • PurpleRosePurpleRose Posts: 538
    I mainly use brown cardboard such as toilet roll middles, coffee trays from take out coffee,  brown boxes  and newspaper which I tear up and roll into balls as that traps air in the heap.

    All are made as small as possible 
  • BryanCBryanC Posts: 18
    Good morning and thank you all. I will set about adding to the heap - when it stops raining!
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