Oakland
Food Scraps & Spoiled Food
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Instructions
Food of any kind can be composted: meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables, spoiled food, etc.
Alternatives
Reduce food waste by meal planning, freezing food, and proper storage.
Facts
A 4-person family loses $1500 a year on wasted food. Each American tosses out 300 pounds of food each year or ~25 pounds per month.