Pesticides and compost

[Modern Druid]

In this topic, people recommend putting banana peels in compost:
https://www.gardening-forums.com/threads/save-your-banana-peels-for-your-plants.837/

However, this page says (after the list) not to use banana peels because of the possibility of pesticides:
https://eartheasy.com/grow_compost.html

I would like to keep 'cides and other unnatural chemicals out of my garden, but I DO want to compost, so I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are about this.

 

[MoonShadows]

Unless you build your compost with organic remains of organic fruits/vegetables/and other compostable items, you will introduce chemicals to your compost. It's a no-brainer. Non-organic fruits and veggies have most likely been treated with pesticides. If you eat them, you have consumed the pesticides, and the "left overs" go into your compost pile. However, keep in mind, never turn down a fruit or veggie even if "treated" over a hamburger since it will be less toxic. Just a fact.

 

[Modern Druid]

So it's not really a big deal is what you're saying?

 

[MoonShadows]

I don't see it as a big deal; others might.

 

[Modern Druid]

Thanks for your input