Can I Compost Dry cereal?
Yes
Dry cereal can be composted.
What to Know
- Dry cereal is generally safe to compost
- It's considered a 'brown' material, providing carbon to your compost
- Avoid cereals with high sugar or fat content as they may attract pests
Tips
- Crush or break up larger cereal pieces to speed decomposition
- Mix with 'green' materials like fruit scraps for balanced compost
- If the cereal is stale or slightly moldy, it's still fine to compost