Do durian shells and coconut shells belong to kitchen waste

Durian shells and coconut shells belong to kitchen waste, but they need to be handled according to local waste classification policies. Kitchen waste mainly refers to perishable organic waste. Although durian shells and coconut shells have a hard texture, they are plant-based waste that can be recycled through composting and other methods. Some cities may classify it as other types of garbage. It is recommended to confirm the local classification standards before disposing of it. The main components of durian shells and coconut shells are lignin and cellulose, which naturally degrade slowly, but can be used to make organic fertilizers or biofuels after crushing treatment. In some cities' garbage classification policies, these high fiber fruit shells may be classified as other types of garbage due to their difficulty in processing. When placing, it is necessary to keep it dry and clean to avoid mixing non degradable impurities such as plastic.

In some areas, these hard fruit shells are classified separately as garden waste or large waste and need to be transported to specific disposal sites. If the garbage treatment facilities in the city have professional crushing equipment, durian shells and coconut shells are usually allowed to be disposed of as kitchen waste. Before processing, residual fruit pulp on the surface can be removed, and appropriate crushing is more conducive to subsequent composting fermentation.

When handling hard fruit shells in daily life, it is recommended to air dry them first to reduce volume, and refer to the community garbage classification guidelines when disposing of them. For fruit shells with uncertain classification, you can consult the local environmental sanitation department. Reasonable classification helps to improve the utilization rate of waste resources and reduce the burden on landfills. When making compost at home, a small amount of broken fruit shells can be added and mixed with other kitchen waste in proportion to improve the permeability of the compost.