Follow this list for what you should and shouldn't include in your compost pile. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering ...

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Some basic tips for learning how to compost food scraps in your backyard or get rid of them through community programs.