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Composting Options in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

How to handle food scraps, leaves, and yard waste

Quick Answer

Tippecanoe County encourages home composting for many yard and food waste items. Some drop-off sites accept yard debris for composting as well.

Materials You Can Compost at Home

  • Fruit and vegetable scraps

  • Coffee grounds

  • Eggshells

  • Leaves

  • Grass clippings

  • Small amounts of paper

Materials You Should NOT Compost

  • Meat or dairy

  • Fats or oils

  • Pet waste

  • Diseased plants

Home Composting Benefits

  • Reduces landfill waste

  • Improves garden soil

  • Reduces bagged yard waste

Summary

Composting is an easy way to reduce waste and improve soil. Many residents compost at home or use yard waste drop-off options.