Donn, I don't know about your area but I totally got turned off on putting kitchen waste in the compost bin when I discovered it was becoming a major feeding station for--(gasp!) RATS! Now I compost leaves, grass clippings and chipped/shredded branches but the landfill gets anything that a furry little critter might like. I live in a very nice neighborhood that you wouldn't think would harbor rodents but they will take up residence anywhere there is food and water. They are prolific little beasts so be advised...