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Can I compost my coffee grounds?

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Question: Can I compost my coffee grounds?
Answer: Most definitely. You can dump all your used coffee grounds straight into your compost bin. If you use paper filters, you can put those in too. Used tea leaves can also be composted, but some of the newer nylon tea bags won't break down so you may have to cut the bags open. It's obviously not an issue if you use whole leaf loose tea.
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