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1 Comment To "I have outdated mineral oil. Is that something that can be added to my compost?"
#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/18/2020 @ 2:36 am
It would not add to the health of the compost and is probably not the best way to dispose of the oil, since it has a negative effect on soil, as well as earthworms and natural bacteria. I suggest you contact a local recycling center for disposal.