Can I put in...

14 years ago

I haven't started my bin yet. Just waiting for my worms to arrive! I have a few questions:

1. Can I put in paper plates and napkins? I run a daycare and we eat off of paper most days.

2. Can I add crackers? Such as animal crackers and wheat thins. Should I be worried about the salt?

3. Is it acceptable to add food scraps on a daily basis?

I am very excited to teach my children about a different way to compost and I have a group that loves worms!! It should be fun!!

Thanks

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sbryce_gw
14 years ago
1) Yes, but if you put the paper plates in whole, they will take a long time to break down.

2) I wouldn't. I don't feed anything salty. Salt is a preservative. That means that it kills bacteria. Even without the salt, grains in large amounts can result in a lot of mold in the bin. In small amounts, grains are OK.

3) You can add food scraps whenever you want. The key is not to have too much food in the bin at any one time. Worms thrive on neglect, but don't mind being doted on.
11otis
14 years ago
Remember slug/snails and salt? For that reason alone I won't put anything salty in a worm bin.
Paperplates are manufactured in such a way that it won't absorb liquid immediately. So, it will help the break down if you rip the plates in smaller pieces then moisture can go in easier from the ripps
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