At Waste King, we prioritise your health and safety, as well as that of the environment. It’s important to recognise that composting meat waste, whether it’s raw or cooked, is generally not recommended. Meat is an organic material that will indeed decompose over time. However, introducing it into your compost bin, whether at home or within your workplace, can lead to undesirable outcomes. This includes unpleasant odours and the attraction of pests like rats and flies. Furthermore, meat waste can harbour harmful bacteria that might spread through the compost, posing a risk of contaminating the surrounding soil and water.

For those who are still interested in composting meat scraps, it is crucial to follow the best practices for what is known as “hot composting.” This method involves placing the meat waste in the centre of your compost pile. Encapsulating it with a substantial amount of other compostable materials can help accelerate the decomposition process. This method also helps mitigate the risk of contamination, making it a safer option for composting meat waste. Nevertheless, we encourage you to proceed with caution and consider alternative disposal methods to ensure environmental safety and public health.