Can Magazine Paper Be Composted

Glossy magazines should not be composted, unfortunately, as they have strong inks, dyes, and printing chemicals that can be very toxic for the environment, but they can be recycled.

What types of paper can be composted?

• Bills.
• Credit card statements.
• Non-glossy junk mail.
• Envelopes.
• Office paper (plain or printed on)
• Receipts.
• Newsprint.
• Notebook paper.

Can glossy paper be composted?

You can always compost your glossy paper. As much as possible, you can toss your glossy papers in the compost bin, and you would have nothing to worry about after this. For faster results, you can shred the glossy paper before you toss it in your compost bin.