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City Compost Safety: Test, Wait, or Make Your Own

Municipal compost from yard waste bags may contain herbicide residues (e.g., Weed-B-Gon). Not safe for veggies unless aged 3 years. Solution: take free compost, bin it 4×4×4 ft, add earthworms after 1 year, wait 3 years, sift, then use. Meanwhile, buy certified organic compost or make your own from clean yard waste.

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