Can I Compost Wooden skewers?
Yes
Wooden skewers can be composted.
What to Know
- Wooden skewers are compostable as they are made from natural, untreated wood
- They break down slowly and can be considered a 'brown' material in your compost mix
- Avoid composting skewers with food residue still attached
Tips
- Break or cut skewers into smaller pieces to speed up decomposition
- Mix with 'green' materials like vegetable scraps for balanced compost
- If skewers are painted or treated, do not compost them as they may contain harmful chemicals