Can I Compost Cardboard tubes?
Yes
Cardboard tubes can be composted.
What to Know
- Cardboard tubes, such as those from toilet paper or paper towel rolls, are excellent for composting
- They're carbon-rich 'brown' materials that help balance the nitrogen in your compost
- They break down relatively quickly and help aerate the compost pile
Tips
- Shred or cut the tubes into smaller pieces to speed up decomposition
- Make sure the tubes are plain cardboard without any glossy printing or plastic lining
- Wet the cardboard before adding to the compost to help it break down faster
- Mix with 'green' materials like kitchen scraps for a balanced compost